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ActiveSalvia L. · Sage
Kraan Kees Jan
Variety traits
Sage flower stalk
Salvia L.
The sage flower stalk is the primary organ for essential oil accumulation in essential oil-bearing species and determines the ornamental habit in decorative forms. The trait is evaluated based on stem length, the number of inflorescences, internodes, and flowers, which is critical for productivity…
In the reference 9 varieties crop Sage, where this is mentioned in the description.
In clary sage breeding, efforts are directed toward increasing the height and branching of flower stalks, as the inflorescences contain the bulk of the essential oil. In the production of common sage, the formation of flower stalks is often an undesirable factor when grown for leaf yield, as reproductive processes divert plant resources and reduce raw material quality.
In ornamental horticulture, flower stalk height, ranging from 20 to 100 cm, determines the plant architecture and suitability for different types of plantings. Key quality parameters include stem strength, which prevents lodging under the weight of the inflorescences, and a harmonious ratio between bush height and flower stalk length.
General information about the subject — on the page Peduncle.
Varieties of Sage mentioned in the description
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SALSYLL
WithdrawnSalvia L. · Sage
Syngenta Seeds B.V.