Overview
Salvia austriaca is a plant with a upright, clump-forming habit in the genus Salvia, part of the Lamiaceae family, with aromatic, deciduous foliage. Salvia austriaca grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include borders, containers and wildlife gardens.
About
Salvia austriaca, or Austrian sage, is a native of high altitudes across Russia and eastern Europe. The plant has a basal rosette of leaves 1 m across, which give off a fetid odor when brushed.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Salvia
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Salvia austriaca size, habit and characteristics
- Habit
- Upright, clump-forming
- Foliage
- Aromatic, deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Borders, containers, wildlife gardens
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Salvia austriaca
- Propagation
- Softwood cuttings, division
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-resistant
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-resistant
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Salvia austriaca?
Salvia austriaca prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Salvia austriaca need?
Salvia austriaca grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Salvia austriaca hardy in the UK?
Salvia austriaca has an RHS hardiness rating of H7, meaning it is fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerating temperatures below -20°C.
How do I propagate Salvia austriaca?
Softwood cuttings, division.
More in the Salvia genus
- Perovskia 'Blue Spire'
- Rosmarinus prostratus
- Salvia 'Allen Chickering'sage 'Allen Chickering'
- Salvia 'Black and Blue'
- Salvia 'Ostfriesland'
- Salvia 'Rose Queen'
- Salvia 'Royal Bumble'
- Salvia aethiopis
