Decorative Colorful Bracts
Produces attractive purple, pink, and blue-toned bracts that create colorful ornamental displays.
Salvia Viridis Horminum Clary Sage Seeds for Sale
Suitable for home gardening use
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Salvia Viridis Horminum Clary Sage Seeds
Salvia viridis, commonly known as Annual Clary Sage or Painted Sage, is an ornamental flowering plant admired for its colorful, decorative bracts surrounding small flowers. The Horminum type is especially appreciated for its vibrant purple, pink, or blue-toned bracts that create attractive vertical displays in gardens. This easy-to-grow annual is suitable for flower beds, borders, cottage gardens, and containers, bringing seasonal color and natural beauty to outdoor spaces.
Colorful Flower Bracts
Annual Flowering Plant
Purple-Pink Shades
Cottage Garden Favorite
Key Features
Distinctive Flower Spikes
Develops upright flowering stems with small flowers surrounded by eye-catching decorative bracts.
Easy Annual Growth
Grows as a flowering annual and can establish readily from seeds under suitable conditions.
Garden and Container Planting
Suitable for flower borders, cottage gardens, containers, and decorative landscape arrangements.
Product Highlights
Colorful purple and pink-toned bracts
Also known as Painted Sage
Attractive upright flower spikes
Annual ornamental flowering plant
Suitable for cottage gardens
Can be grown in garden containers
Attractive to pollinating insects
Suitable for decorative cut-flower displays
Specifications
| Scientific Name | Salvia viridis (syn. Salvia horminum) |
| Common Name | Painted Sage; Annual Clary Sage; Horminum Sage |
| Plant Family | Lamiaceae |
| Seed Type | Annual Ornamental Flower Seeds |
| Growth Habit | Upright, bushy annual herb |
| Flower Color | Small flowers with purple, pink, or blue decorative bracts |
| Flowering Season | Late spring through summer, depending on climate |
| USDA Hardiness Zones | Typically grown as an annual across Zones 3–10 |
| Planting Season | Spring after frost or during suitable mild weather |
| Growing Season | Spring and summer |
| Sowing Method | Direct sowing or indoor seed starting |
| Germination Time | Approximately 7–21 days |
| Germination Temperature | Approximately 65–75°F (18–24°C) |
| Sunlight Requirements | Full sun to partial shade |
| Soil Requirements | Well-drained, moderately fertile soil |
| Watering Needs | Moderate watering; avoid waterlogged soil |
| Mature Plant Size | Approximately 12–24 inches tall |
| Plant Spacing | Approximately 8–12 inches |
| Propagation | Seeds |
Growing Guide
Step 1: Prepare the Soil
Select a sunny garden location with loose, well-drained soil. Remove weeds and prepare the planting area before sowing.
Select a sunny garden location with loose, well-drained soil. Remove weeds and prepare the planting area before sowing.
Step 2: Sow the Seeds
Sow seeds directly into the prepared soil or start them indoors. Cover lightly with a thin layer of growing medium.
Sow seeds directly into the prepared soil or start them indoors. Cover lightly with a thin layer of growing medium.
Step 3: Maintain Moisture
Water gently to keep the soil evenly moist during germination. Avoid excessive watering.
Water gently to keep the soil evenly moist during germination. Avoid excessive watering.
Step 4: Provide Adequate Sunlight
Grow seedlings in a sunny location with suitable airflow and enough space for healthy development.
Grow seedlings in a sunny location with suitable airflow and enough space for healthy development.
Step 5: Encourage Flowering
Water when needed and remove unwanted weeds. Allow the colorful flower bracts to develop for an attractive seasonal display.
Water when needed and remove unwanted weeds. Allow the colorful flower bracts to develop for an attractive seasonal display.
Add Colorful Beauty with Painted Sage
Salvia Viridis Horminum Clary Sage brings unique color and decorative flower spikes to gardens and outdoor spaces. Its attractive bracts, easy annual growth, and suitability for borders and containers make it a lovely choice for ornamental planting. Grow these seeds to enjoy a colorful seasonal flower display.
Frequently Asked Questions
Explore helpful information about Painted Sage flowers, seed planting, and garden care.
What is the difference between Salvia viridis and Salvia horminum?
Salvia horminum is a botanical synonym commonly associated with Salvia viridis. Both names refer to Painted Sage, an ornamental annual known for its colorful bracts surrounding small flowers.
Are Salvia viridis flowers good for cut flower arrangements?
Yes. Painted Sage produces decorative upright stems with colorful bracts that can add texture and color to fresh and dried floral arrangements. Harvest stems when the bracts are well developed.
How do you keep Painted Sage flowering for longer?
Provide adequate sunlight, well-drained soil, and regular but moderate watering. Removing faded flower stems can help maintain a tidy appearance and encourage continued ornamental growth under suitable conditions.