Salvia viridis: Clary Sage with Colorful Bracts (Painted Sage)

Salvia viridis, known as Clary Sage or Painted Sage, is an annual native to the Mediterranean. It is grown for its showy, colorful bracts (pink, purple, white) that surround tiny flowers. The foliage is green and aromatic. It is a classic cut flower and bedding annual.

Plant Details

• Family: Lamiaceae
• Genus: Salvia
• Species: viridis
• Synonyms: Salvia comosa, S. dolichorrhiza, S. horminum, Sclarea viridis

Grow in full sun with well-drained soil. 'Painted Sage' is easy from seed and provides long-lasting color for cutting and drying.