Salvia viridis (annual clary, orval) is an annual plant native to an area extending from the Mediterranean to the Crimea and into Iran.

Learn how to grow Salvia viridis sage flowers from seed: sowing, germination, transplanting, light and soil preferences, hardiness, harvesting, and drying.

Aug 22, 2023 · Salvia viridis, with its dazzling bracts and aromatic foliage, is a fantastic addition to any garden. By following these simple steps for growing and caring for Salvia viridis, you can enjoy its vibrant colors and unique beauty throughout the growing season.

Aug 2, 2024 · Growing Annual Clary (Salvia viridis) in pots is not only rewarding but also enhances any outdoor or indoor space with its stunning floral display and aromatic leaves. By following this guide—covering everything from selecting the right container and soil mix to caring for your plants—you’ll be well on your way to cultivating these lovely ...

Showing off its large, intense, dark blue bracts from summer to fall, Annual Sage ‘Blue’ (Salvia horminum or Salvia viridis) is among the most rewarding plants in the summer garden. Thrives in full sun to light shade in humus rich, well-drained soils.

"Salvia viridis (Annual Clary, Orval) is an annual plant native to an area extending from the Mediterranean to the Crimea and into Iran. It was known as Salvia horminum for many years, since Carl Linnaeus described S. viridis and S. horminum as separate species in 1753.

Sep 21, 2016 · Clary sage is a bushy, compact, highly branched annual that grows to 16″ tall and 9″ wide. Leaves are oblong to ovate, pubescent, medium green, to 2″ long. ‘Claryssa’ has terminal spikes of pink, blue, purple, and white, whorled flowers which are encased by showy, prominately veined bracts of similar colors.

Salvia viridis is a ANNUAL growing to 0.5 m (1ft 8in) by 0.2 m (0ft 8in). It is in flower from June to August. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees. It is noted for attracting wildlife. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil.

City of Long Beach, Washington has street side planters filled with festive Salvia viridis flowers. This annual looks great in flower borders at the Boreas Inn and Jo and Bob Fitzsimmons garden. During the Music in the Garden Tour on the Long Beach Peninsula, I first spotted the bracts of Salvia viridis growing in the gardens.

In this growing guide we’ll learn the cultivation details and how to plant Painted sage (Salvia viridis). This plant has several common names including: painted sage, green-topped sage or annual clary sage. This is a deciduous plant that takes 1 year to reach full maturity.