General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Partial Shade to Full Shade
Full Shade
Plant Height: 28 - 35 inches (70 - 90 cm)
Leaves: Deciduous
Fragrant
Other: Heart-shaped. Green on top and purplish on undersides
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Other: Pale Yellow
Flower Time: Summer
Late summer or early fall
Other: Deadheading flowers ensures more flowering throughout the season.
Uses: Suitable as Annual
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Alternative cultivar names:
  • 'Crug Thundercloud'
  • 'Crûg Thundercloud'

Common names
  • Sage
  • Salvia

'Crug Thundercloud' was a featured
Plant of the Day for November 14, 2017.
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Location: my garden, Gent, Belgium
Date: 2011-07-20
Growing and blooming in full shade!
Location: my garden, Gent, Belgium
Date: 2011-07-16
Location: my garden, Gent, Belgium
Date: 2011-07-16
Great plant for full shade!

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