
Salvia viridis (Painted Sage) Herb SEEDS
Some Herbs may be too tall for our standard packaging and will be trimmed to fit. This will not be detrimental to the plant but will mean that these herbs will flower later in the year.
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Painted Sage (Salvia viridis) Herb Seeds.
Also known by the common names annual Clary sage, Bluebeard, Joseph sage and Painted sage, this very decorative plant has an upright habit with hairy toothed leaves and whorls of tiny white, pink or purple flowers enclosed by large green bracts. Spikes of these beautiful flowers appear in Summer and are very attractive to bees and insects.
Herb Usage
As an annual herb plant, painted sage or Salvia vridis syn. S. horminum is grown as a flowering garden plant, but the leaves and flowers can be used to flavour food and drinks.
Growing Instructions
Sow in pots or module trays in the Spring. Cover seed with vermiculite. Plant out when large enough to handle.
Buy Painted Sage Seeds Online
Our Painted Sage Seeds are generally available to buy online between all-year-round.
Salvia viridis (Painted Sage) Herb SEEDS | |
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Aspect/Site | Full sun/Partial shade |
Soil Type | Light free-draining soil |
Flower Colour | Multi |
Height | 90cm |
Spread | 60cm |
Latin Name | Salvia viridis |
Hardiness | RHS rating H2 - Tender - keep frost free |
Culinary | None |
Scented | Foliage |
Medicinal/Cosmetic | None |
Flowering/Harvest/Interest | Summer |
Special Features | Pollinator Friendly |
Type of Garden | Cottage/Informal |