Clary Sage ‘Pink Sundae’ (Salvia viridis Horminum) adds brilliant color and fragrance to any landscape. Known for its showy pink bracts and aromatic leaves, this fast-growing annual is prized for both ornamental and garden use.
Easy to grow in full sun, ‘Pink Sundae’ attracts bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects. Its upright habit and long-lasting color make it perfect for flower beds, wildflower mixes, and dried arrangements. The blooms persist throughout summer, bringing lasting beauty to pollinator-friendly gardens.
Features
- Premium Non-GMO Salvia viridis Horminum seeds
- Produces vivid pink bracts with white flower centers
- Fragrant foliage attracts bees and butterflies
- Drought-tolerant once established
- Excellent for borders, pollinator gardens, and cut flowers
- Fast-growing, low-maintenance annual
- Suitable for containers and garden beds
Specifications
- Scientific Name: Salvia viridis Horminum
- Common Name (US): Clary Sage ‘Pink Sundae’
- Plant Type: Annual herb
- Flower Color: Pink bracts with small white blooms
- Foliage: Green, aromatic, textured leaves
- Height: 18–24 in (45–60 cm)
- Spread: 12–18 in (30–45 cm)
- Bloom Season: Late spring – early fall
- Light Requirements: Full sun
- Soil Type: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil
- Soil pH: 6.0 – 7.5
- Watering Needs: Moderate; allow topsoil to dry between waterings
- Temperature Range: 60–85 °F (15–29 °C)
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 2–11 (grown as annual in most zones)
- Days to Germination: 10–20 days
- Seed Depth: ¼ inch (0.6 cm)
- Plant Spacing: 12–18 in (30–45 cm)
- Life Cycle: Annual
- Pollinator Friendly: Yes
- Deer Resistant: Yes
- GMO Status: Non-GMO
- Maintenance Level: Easy
- Uses: Pollinator gardens, borders, dried bouquets, containers
Planting Guide
- When to Sow: Start indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost or direct sow after frost danger passes.
- Seed Depth: Cover lightly with ¼ inch of soil.
- Germination: Maintain 65–75 °F (18–24 °C) until sprouting in 10–20 days.
- Light: Full sun for strong stems and vivid color.
- Watering: Keep soil moist during germination; reduce watering after establishment.
- Transplanting: Move outdoors once plants are sturdy and frost risk is gone.
- Maintenance: Deadhead spent blooms to prolong flowering; avoid over-fertilizing.
