Salvia Viridis Flower Seeds
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Product Specifications:
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Botanical Name: Salvia viridis
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Common Names: Painted Sage, Annual Clary
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Plant Type: Herbaceous annual
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Growth Habit: Upright, bushy
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Mature Height: 18-24 inches (45-60 cm)
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Foliage Characteristics: Aromatic, green leaves
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Flower Characteristics: Small flowers surrounded by vibrant, long-lasting bracts in shades of purple, pink, or white
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Blooming Season: Summer to early fall
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Wildlife Benefits: Attracts bees, butterflies, and pollinators
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Growing Conditions: Ideal for garden borders, flower beds, and cut flower arrangements
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Soil Requirements: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil
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Sunlight Needs: Full sun to partial shade
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Watering Needs: Moderate; drought-tolerant once established
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Hardiness Zones: Grown as an annual in all zones
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Uses: Ornamental, fresh and dried floral arrangements, pollinator-friendly gardens
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Maintenance: Low-maintenance; deadheading encourages prolonged blooming
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Germination Tip: Sow seeds directly in spring after the last frost or start indoors 6-8 weeks before transplanting



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Features
Life Cycle
Annual
Planting Season
Spring to Early Summer
Growth Habit
Upright, Bushy
Flavor Profile
Mildly Aromatic
Plant Characteristics
Bracted Blooms
Use
Ornamental, Cut Flower
Growing Conditions
Full Sun, Well-Drained Soil
Harvest Advantages
Long Bloom Time
Plant Resistance
Drought Tolerant, Deer Resistant
ABOUT — Salvia Viridis
Salvia viridis
Seed Names
Painted Sage, Annual Clary
Seed Type
Open Pollinated
Salvia Viridis, commonly known as Painted Sage, is a vibrant annual flower prized for its colorful bracts that add a splash of purple, pink, or blue to summer gardens. It thrives in sunny locations and well-drained soils, making it ideal for borders, containers, and cut flower arrangements.
Planting Information
Light Requirement
Full Sun
Planting Depth
1/8 Inch
Sowing Method
Direct or Transplant
Plant Spacing
10–12 Inches
Days to Maturity
75–85 Days
Soil Preparation
Direct Sow or Start Indoors
Hardiness Zones
3–9
Water Needs
Moderate
Planting Season
Spring to Summer
Coverage
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
100
Up to 15 Sq. Ft.
500
Up to 75 Sq. Ft.
1000
Up to 150 Sq. Ft.