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Salvia cleistogama

Salvia cleistogama


(Closed Sage) Yellow flowers are rare among Salvias. So this elegant European sage is greatly appreciated. It is an herbaceous, summer-flowering perennial that has become naturalized in eight states in the U.S. The common name refers to its flowers self-pollinating before opening.

Closed Sage is an introduced species in Alabama, California, Georgia, Maryland, New Jersey, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Virginia where it survives cold winter zones as well as ones with mild weather.

Although it requires well-drained soil, this drought-resistant sage is a candidate for less-than-perfect growing conditions. It thrives on neglect and full sun. Use this adaptable sage in wild parts of the yard where it will attract honeybees and hummingbirds. It also adds a wildflower touch to border plantings.

The nomenclature of the species is confusing. S. cleistogama seems to be the proper name for what was previously S. verbenacea. We think it is a different plant. In fact, one grower calls it the "Mystery Sage."





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Common name Closed Sage or Vervain Sage or Wild Sage
USDA Zone 5 - 9
Size (h/w/fh) 48"/24"/48"
Exposure Full sun
Soil Well drained
Water Drought resistant
Pot size 3 1/2 inch deep pot
Price: $7.50

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We are pleased to suggest these other plants, which go well with Salvia cleistogama:



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Salvia clevelandii 'Winnifred Gilman' Salvia clevelandii 'Winnifred Gilman'

 (Cleveland Sage or California Blue Sage) This drought-tolerant, evergreen, California native is a compact, aromatic shrub with electric blue-purple flowers that bloom in summer. Discovered in a Berkeley, California, garden, Winnifred Gilman is a fine variety of the species.

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#515
Salvia nilotica Salvia nilotica

 (Highland African Sage) This Sage is native to a wide swath of the African highlands, from Ethiopia to Zimbabwe at elevations of up to 12,000 feet. We have found it to be a strong growing, hardy perennial that stands some drought.


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#750
Salvia nubicola Salvia nubicola

 (Himalayan Cloud Sage) Tall and majestic, the place to go to see this plant in the wild is the Muktinath Valley in Nepal, a most sacred place for both Hindus and Buddhists. A large, hardy, shade growing perennial with yellow flowers, this one is a must have - and is hardy to Zone 5.

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#725
Salvia officinalis 'Berggarten' Salvia officinalis 'Berggarten'

 (Mountain Culinary Sage) A German variety with very large and white leaves, this variety is widely grown for its value in cooking. Forming a small, tight mound and rarely flowering, it is a mainstay in herb gardens worldwide. It is easily recognized by its large, rounded leaves.

Culinary Sage was admired in Ancient Greece, where its medicinal values were prized.  Every kitchen garden needs one of these for it's myriad of uses in meat and vegetable dishes.


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#644
Salvia roemeriana Salvia roemeriana

 (Cedar Sage) Native to Cedar, Juniper and Oak forests in Texas, Arizona and Northern Mexico, this small mounding perennial has flashy, scarlet red flowers in abundance. As a small scale ground cover or used among other tough Sages, it is a most valuable addition to the garden.

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#595
Salvia spathacea 'Avis Keedy' Salvia spathacea 'Avis Keedy'

 (Yellow Hummingbird Sage or Yellow Pitcher Sage) Highly desirable and spectacular in all ways, this California native Sage is a rare yellow variety introduced by the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden.

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#355
Salvia transsylvanica Salvia transsylvanica

 (Romanian Sage) This hardy herbaceous perennial features rich violet flowers in large whorls atop tall, branched spikes. A great selection for the mixed border, it should be placed where one can enjoy the beautiful dark yellow-green, prominently textured leaves.

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#359
Salvia verticillata Salvia verticillata

 (Lilac Sage) Read all you will about the superiority of the variety 'Purple Rain', but we like our own home-grown seed strain better. This is one of the most rewarding and reliable of the herbaceous perennial sages. Super-abundant flowers over a very long flowering period, anyone?

 Our price: $6.50
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#353
Salvia spathacea Salvia spathacea

 (Hummingbird Sage or Pitcher Sage) Highly desirable and spectacular in all ways, this California native Sage is quite possibly our very favorite of the genus. This strain is from the northern-most part of its range.

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#296
Salvia dominica Salvia dominica

 (Dominican Sage) Native to Israel, Jordan, Lebanon and Syria, this candelabra-shaped, perennial sage may have inspired the design of the menorah, (Exodus 37:17). It is a tough, drought-resistant plant with silver-haired foliage and bright white flowers that seem to blaze.



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#686
Salvia chionophylla Salvia chionophylla

 (Snowflake Sage) Wiry, trailing stems of small white leaves make this plant look like fresh snowfall. Numerous, small, sky blue flowers with prominent bee lines further add to the cooling look. This dry-garden plant is native to the mountains of the Chihuahuan desert of North Central Mexico.

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Here's some of the best uses for this plant in your garden:

Salvia cleistogama - Closed Sage or Vervain Sage or Wild Sage:

Medicinal herb

Perennial border

Woodland garden

Native plant garden

Moist areas



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