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Clary, Sage Oxford Blue in the GardenTags plant encyclopedia

Salvia horminum 'Oxford Blue' syn. Salvia viridis

 

Clary, Sage 'Oxford Blue'

There are many types of Salvia. They can be annual, biennial, or perennial herbs, and woody subshrubs. The leaves are sometimes toothed or pinnately divided. The flowering stems bear small bracts, and in some species the bracts are ornamental. Some Salvias have hairy leaves or stems or flowers, and these hairs sometimes give off an aroma when brushed as oil is secreted. The flowers of Salvia are usually tubular with two "lips" - the lower one larger than the upper one - and often fragrant. 'Oxford Blue' has spires of vivid blue

 
plant Features
  • Clary, Sage Oxford Blue likes full sun to partial shade

    Full sun to partial shade

  • Clary, Sage Oxford Blue likes very little water

    Very little water

  • Clary, Sage Oxford Blue is frost hardy: 23f (-5°c)

    Frost Hardy: 23F (-5°C)

  • Clary, Sage Oxford Blue likes free draining

    Free draining

 
plant information

Common name

Clary, Sage 'Oxford Blue'

Latin name

Salvia horminum 'Oxford Blue' syn. Salvia viridis

type

Perennial

family

Lamiaceae

ph

5.0 - 8.0 Acid - Neutral

  • Light

    Clary, Sage Oxford Blue likes full sun to partial shade

    Full sun to partial shade

  • Frost

    Clary, Sage Oxford Blue is frost hardy: 23f (-5°c)

    Frost Hardy: 23F (-5°C)

  • Soil

    Clary, Sage Oxford Blue likes free draining

    Free draining

  • Water

    Clary, Sage Oxford Blue likes very little water

    Very little water

Plant & bloom calendar

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    Best time to plant

full grown dimensions

The size of a fully grown Clary, Sage Oxford Blue is 0.40meters x 0.45meters 0.40 M 0.45 M

Salvia horminum 'Oxford Blue' syn. Salvia viridis

There are many types of Salvia. They can be annual, biennial, or perennial herbs, and woody subshrubs. The leaves are sometimes toothed or pinnately divided. The flowering stems bear small bracts, and in some species the bracts are ornamental. Some Salvias have hairy leaves or stems or flowers, and these hairs sometimes give off an aroma when brushed as oil is secreted. The flowers of Salvia are usually tubular with two "lips" - the lower one larger than the upper one - and often fragrant. 'Oxford Blue' has spires of vivid blue


Planting young plants

From Late Autumn TO Late Winter

Pot grown plants can be planted out from late autumn to late winter. Plant in Beds or borders in any well drained garden soil preferably enriched with well rotted manure or compost. Choose a sunny position. Annual varieties can be planted after last frosts and the arrival of warm spring weather.

 

Propagation by division.

From Late Spring TO Late Spring

For perennial and shruby types, propagation is best done by division. Using a fork dig up plant, try to keep the root ball as complete as possible. Split the root ball at the center with a sharp knife or a spade. Replant the plants to the same depth as the original and keep well watered until established.

 
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