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FamilyLAMIACEAE
Genus speciesSalvia valentina Vahl 
BibliographyEnum. Pl. Obs. 1: 268 (1804)
Native Rangee. Spain
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatrocky slopes
Descriptionstems ramose, densely glandular villose, basal leaves petiolate, oblong, at base cordate, acute or acuminate, serrate, inflorescence racemose, flowers 8mm long
Size15-30cm
Colorbluish violet
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typeperennial
Cultivationsunny, dry, rock crevices, protection against winter wet
alpine house, poor, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1-3 months, 18-21°C
division in spring; cuttings in late summer
SynonymsSalvia nemorosa var. barcinonensis O.Bolós & Vigo
Salvia nemorosa ssp. valentina (Vahl) O. Bolós, Vigo, Masalles & Ninot
Salvia sylvestris var. valentina (Vahl) Pau
Salvia x sylvestris var. barcinonensis (O.Bolós & Vigo) O.Bolós & Vigo
Territory1 Europe
     12 Southwestern Europe (SPA Spain)
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