
Salvia sclarea var. turkestanica 'Vatican White' - CLARY SAGE 'VATICAN WHITE'
Statuesque and showy short-lived perennial or biennial for the sunny garden. Strongly aromatic plant.
2-3' tall x 1-2' wide, flowers in June/July with smaller flowers; the bracts carry the white color. Usually grows as biennial. Forms a rosette of larger leaves the first season and blooms the next year. Self seeds in the garden.
Culinary plant (seasoning stews or omelets) and a medicinal plant (treating kidney, stomach and other troubles); used in cosmetics and the aroma industry.
Full sun, half shade, average soils, prefers drained soil but is very adaptable (soil with some sand, gritty material, rock or gravel are the best). Medium to dry soil of any pH.
Heat, humidity and drought tolerant plant.
Hardy in zones 4/5 to 9.
Deer and rabbit avoid it; attracts butterflies, honeybees and potentially some other pollinators.
Best in sunny or herb garden. Can be combined with many other perennials and grasses.
Pot size : square 3.5" x 5" deep pot
Picture copyright : Daniel Ballmer, Commons Wikipedia

Salvia sclarea var. turkestanica 'Vatican White' - CLARY SAGE 'VATICAN WHITE'
Statuesque and showy short-lived perennial or biennial for the sunny garden. Strongly aromatic plant.
2-3' tall x 1-2' wide, flowers in June/July with smaller flowers; the bracts carry the white color. Usually grows as biennial. Forms a rosette of larger leaves the first season and blooms the next year. Self seeds in the garden.
Culinary plant (seasoning stews or omelets) and a medicinal plant (treating kidney, stomach and other troubles); used in cosmetics and the aroma industry.
Full sun, half shade, average soils, prefers drained soil but is very adaptable (soil with some sand, gritty material, rock or gravel are the best). Medium to dry soil of any pH.
Heat, humidity and drought tolerant plant.
Hardy in zones 4/5 to 9.
Deer and rabbit avoid it; attracts butterflies, honeybees and potentially some other pollinators.
Best in sunny or herb garden. Can be combined with many other perennials and grasses.
Pot size : square 3.5" x 5" deep pot
Picture copyright : Daniel Ballmer, Commons Wikipedia
Customer Reviews
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I Adore This Plant!
Planted in full sun in NE Oklahoma and is thriving . Extremely hardy in our freezing weather and brutal heat. She has big flouncy leaves that are layered thick and is currently (6/2/25)jam packed with lots of gorgeous white flowers. Very impressive 3’ plant and an easy keeper!❤️