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Salvia sylvestris - L.

Common Name Balkan Clary, Woodland sage
Family Lamiaceae or Labiatae
USDA hardiness 4-8
Known Hazards None known
Habitats Rocky slopes, dry meadows and rough ground[187].Rocky slopes in steppes, fallow fields, sloping meadows and waste ground, 1000 - 2300 metres in Turkey[93].
Range Europe to W. Asia.
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Weed Potential No
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Fully Hardy Well drained soil Moist Soil Full sun
Salvia sylvestris Balkan Clary, Woodland sage


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Salvia sylvestris Balkan Clary, Woodland sage
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Summary


Physical Characteristics

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Salvia sylvestris is a PERENNIAL growing to 1 m (3ft 3in) by 0.5 m (1ft 8in).
See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 5. It is in flower from June to September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects.
Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry or moist soil and can tolerate drought.

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Synonyms

Plant Habitats

 Meadow; Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts:
Edible Uses: Condiment

The aromatic leaves are used as an adulterant for sage as a food flavouring[177].

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Medicinal Uses

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None known

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Other Uses

None known

Special Uses

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Cultivation details

An easily grown plant[200], it prefers a sunny position and a well-drained soil[190, 200], succeeding in dry soils[190]. Established plants are drought resistant[190]. Hardy to about -20°c[187]. If the plants are dead-headed after flowering they will normally flower again later in the summer[190]. Plants have stout stems and require little if any staking[200]. There are several named forms selected for their ornamental value[188]. This species is well suited to the wild garden, growing well in the summer meadow[200]. Members of this genus are rarely if ever troubled by browsing deer[233].

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Plant Propagation

Seed - sow March/April in a greenhouse[200]. Germination usually takes place within 2 weeks. Prick out the seedlings into individual pots when they are large enough to handle and plant them out in early summer. In areas where the plant is towards the limits of its hardiness, it is best to grow the plants on in a greenhouse for their first winter and plant them out in late spring of the following year. Cuttings of half-ripe wood succeed at almost any time in the growing season[200].

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Weed Potential

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Conservation Status

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Growth: S = slow M = medium F = fast. Soil: L = light (sandy) M = medium H = heavy (clay). pH: A = acid N = neutral B = basic (alkaline). Shade: F = full shade S = semi-shade N = no shade. Moisture: D = dry M = Moist We = wet Wa = water.

 

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