Clary Sage

Salvia Sclarea

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Overview

Clary Sage (Salvia sclarea) boasts aromatic foliage and striking, stalked flower spikes up to 5 feet tall, with blooms in soft lilac to pale blue hues. This herbaceous biennial prefers well-drained soil and full sun, with a spacing of 18-24 inches. Its eye-catching blossoms in late spring to early summer attract pollinators, adding both fragrance and a touch of old-world charm to any landscape design. Zones 4-9.

Sun FullWater MediumZones 3–10

Clary Sage (Salvia Sclarea) — Clary Sage (Salvia sclarea) boasts aromatic foliage and striking

Clary Sage (Salvia Sclarea) — This herbaceous biennial prefers well-drained soil and full sun, with a spacing of 18-24 inches

Clary Sage (Salvia Sclarea) — Its eye-catching blossoms in late spring to early summer attract pollinators

Clary Sage (Salvia Sclarea) — adding both fragrance and a touch of old-world charm to any landscape design

Clary Sage (Salvia Sclarea) — Clary Sage (Salvia sclarea) boasts aromatic foliage and striking

Clary Sage (Salvia Sclarea) — is a biennial or short-lived herbaceous perennial that serves as a striking addition to any landscape design

Clary Sage (Salvia Sclarea) — with blooms in soft lilac to pale blue hues

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 3–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Lamiaceae

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Clary Sage (Salvia Sclarea) — scientifically named Salvia sclarea

Clary Sage (Salvia Sclarea) — This herbaceous biennial prefers well-drained soil and full sun, with a spacing of 18-24 inches

Clary Sage (Salvia Sclarea) — Its eye-catching blossoms in late spring to early summer attract pollinators

Clary Sage (Salvia Sclarea) — adding both fragrance and a touch of old-world charm to any landscape design

Clary Sage (Salvia Sclarea) — Clary Sage (Salvia sclarea) boasts aromatic foliage and striking

Clary Sage (Salvia Sclarea) — is a biennial or short-lived herbaceous perennial that serves as a striking addition to any landscape design

Clary Sage (Salvia Sclarea) — with blooms in soft lilac to pale blue hues

Clary Sage (Salvia Sclarea) — stalked flower spikes up to 5 feet tall

Clary Sage (Salvia Sclarea) — As a hardy member of the mint family

Clary Sage (Salvia Sclarea) — The foliage presents a rich

Clary Sage (Salvia Sclarea) — its robust form is comprised of broad

Clary Sage (Salvia Sclarea) — velvety leaves that can span up to 9 inches long

Clary Sage (Salvia Sclarea) — grayish-green hue that makes an eye-catching backdrop for the plant's true showpiece: its flowers

Clary Sage (Salvia Sclarea) — typically in late spring to early summer

Clary Sage (Salvia Sclarea) — Clary Sage becomes a fountain of aromatic blossoms

Clary Sage (Salvia Sclarea) — The 1-inch-long flowers range in color from lilac to mauve and are held in loose

Clary Sage (Salvia Sclarea) — preferably with a neutral to slightly alkaline pH balance

Clary Sage (Salvia Sclarea) — should that be undesirable

Clary Sage (Salvia Sclarea) — Not only does Clary Sage attract a bevy of pollinators like bees and butterflies

Clary Sage (Salvia Sclarea) — or as a statement plant in landscape focal points

Clary Sage (Salvia Sclarea) — but it also functions as a wonderful aromatic and textural complement to mixed borders

Clary Sage (Salvia Sclarea) — Clary Sage (Salvia sclarea) boasts aromatic foliage and striking; this herbaceous biennial prefers well-drained soil and full

Clary Sage (Salvia Sclarea) — biennial / herb with blue and purple blooms

Clary Sage (Salvia Sclarea) — biennial / herb for full

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