Turkish Sage
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The Turkish Salvia, a small shrub perfect for borders, rockeries and slopes. It requires very little maintenance and brings beauty with its flowers and foliage.
Aromatic and wild evergreen up to 90cm. Branches and leaves with a whitish appearance due to the hairs that cover them. Oval, thick, greyish-green leaves. Pale yellow flowers.
Sowing in spring. Lightly cover the seeds and maintain the humidity until germination is completed.
Erosion control. It is very useful for environmental restoration. It needs occasional watering and a yearly pruning.
Use
Edges, Groundcover, Erosion control, Low maintenance garden, Gardening, Wild garden, Urban garden, Coastal garden, Medicinal, Restoration, Gravel Garden
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Description
Interesting Mediterranean shrub with beautiful grey-green leaves and splendid purple or pink flowers. Gardens, rockery, groundcover.
Flowering
| Flower colour | Yellow |
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| Flowering period | April, May, June, July, August, September, Spring, Summer |
Foliage
| Foliage persistence | Evergreen |
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| Foliage colour | Grey, Green |
Botanical information
| Botanical name | Phlomis russeliana |
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When to plant?
| Sowing period | March, April, May, Spring |
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| Average germination (%) | 70 |
| Seeds per gram | 200 |
Where to plant?
| Type of use | Edges, Groundcover, Erosion control, Low maintenance garden, Gardening, Wild garden, Urban garden, Coastal garden, Medicinal, Restoration, Gravel Garden |
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| Exposure | Partial shade, Sun |
| Soil pH | No preference |
| Soil type | Chalk, Loam, Stony |
| Soil moisture | Well-drained, Dry |
| Hardiness | Non hardy, Drought resistant |
| Climate zone | Mediterranean, Warm areas |
Care
| Watering | Moderate |
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