Salvia pratensis
Meadow clary, Meadow sage, Wild sage, Blue sage, Gentian sage
Salvia Salvia
S. pratensis - S. pratensis is an upright, clump-forming, woody-based, herbaceous perennial with ovate, toothed, wrinkled, mid-green leaves and erect, somewhat sticky-hairy stems bearing terminal spikes of whorled, violet, rarely pink or white flowers in early summer.
Salvia pratensis is: Deciduous
Foliage is scented
Clump-forming, Upright
Violet in Summer
Mid-green in Spring; Mid-green in Summer; Mid-green in Autumn
Leafhoppers , Slugs , Snails Leafhoppers , Slugs , Snails
Generally disease free.
Remove flower spikes as they fade to prolong flowering.
Division
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Salvia pratensis (Meadow clary) will reach a height of 0.9m and a spread of 0.3m after 2-5 years.
Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Mediterranean, Coastal
Plant in light, moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil. Grows best in full sun but can also tolerate light shade
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Full Sun
South
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
Salvia pratensis
Meadow clary, Meadow sage, Wild sage, Blue sage, Gentian sage
Salvia Salvia
S. pratensis - S. pratensis is an upright, clump-forming, woody-based, herbaceous perennial with ovate, toothed, wrinkled, mid-green leaves and erect, somewhat sticky-hairy stems bearing terminal spikes of whorled, violet, rarely pink or white flowers in early summer.
Deciduous
Foliage is scented
Clump-forming, Upright
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Violet in Summer
Mid-green in Spring; Mid-green in Summer; Mid-green in Autumn
Leafhoppers , Slugs , Snails
Generally disease free.
Remove flower spikes as they fade to prolong flowering.
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Salvia pratensis (Meadow clary) will reach a height of 0.9m and a spread of 0.3m after 2-5 years.
Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Mediterranean, Coastal
Plant in light, moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil. Grows best in full sun but can also tolerate light shade
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Full Sun
South
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4
Salvia pratensis (Meadow clary)
Alfalfa dwarf; Anaheim disease; California vine disease; Dwarf disease of alfalfa; Dwarf disease of lucerne; Leaf scald of oleander; Leaf scald of plum; Leaf scorch; Phony disease of peach; Pierce's disease of grapevine; Variegated chlorosis of citrus
Xylella fastidiosa subsp. multiplex
Bacterium
Absent
3
4
A bacterial disease with a wide host range detected in Corsica. Although EU regulated; there remains some concern about the risk of introduction. This subspecies is known to be able to thrive in cooler climates. Should an outbreak occur; there would be a need for eradication action which would result in environmental and social impacts.
Salvia pratensis (Meadow clary)
Green semi-looper
Chrysodeixis eriosoma
Insect
Absent
3
3
Polyphagous moth pest which is morphologically identical to a pest already established in the UK in protected environments and being controlled by IPM. Not expected to cause greater impacts than other species of Chrysodeixis in the UK.
Salvia pratensis (Meadow clary)
tomato thrips
Ceratothripoides brunneus
Insect
Absent
3
3
Thrips present in Africa; the Caribbean and parts of Asia; frequently intercepted in the UK. Can cause significant damage to tomatoes and other crops in countries where it is present. Europe wide PRA will consider its potential to establish and cause damage.
Our plants are under greater threat than ever before. There is increasing movement of plants and other material traded from an increasing variety of sources. This increases the chances of exotic pests arriving with imported goods and travellers, as well as by natural means. Shoot is working with Defra to help members to do their part in preventing the introduction and spread of invasive risks.
Traveling or importing plants? Please read "Don't risk it" advice here
Suspected outbreak? Click here for contact details to report to the relevant authority.
Date updated: 7th March 2019 For more information visit: https://planthealthportal.defra.gov.uk/
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