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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 3–10Type Biennial, Herb
Clary Sage (Salvia Sclarea) — stalked flower spikes up to 5 feet tall; velvety leaves that can span up to 9 inches long

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Medium
USDA zones
3–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Biennial, Herb
Family
Lamiaceae

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Clary Sage (Salvia Sclarea) — biennial / herb with blue and purple blooms
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) — preferably with a neutral to slightly alkaline pH balance; but it also functions as a wonderful aromatic and textural complement
Clary Sage (Salvia Sclarea) — blue and purple flowers in the garden
Clary Sage (Salvia Sclarea) — As a hardy member of the mint family; the foliage presents a rich, image 57
Clary Sage (Salvia Sclarea) — preferably with a neutral to slightly alkaline pH balance
Clary Sage (Salvia Sclarea) — velvety leaves that can span up to 9 inches long; stalked flower spikes up to 5 feet tall, image 59
Clary Sage (Salvia Sclarea) — velvety leaves that can span up to 9 inches long
Clary Sage (Salvia Sclarea) — Clary Sage (Salvia sclarea) boasts aromatic foliage and striking; this herbaceous biennial prefers well-drained soil, image 49
Clary Sage (Salvia Sclarea) — but it also functions as a wonderful aromatic and textural complement to mixed borders
Clary Sage (Salvia Sclarea) — adding both fragrance and a touch of old-world charm to any landscape design
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 robust form is comprised of broad; not only does Clary Sage attract a bevy of pollinators like bees and, image 58
Clary Sage (Salvia Sclarea) — velvety leaves that can span up to 9 inches long; stalked flower spikes up to 5 feet tall
Clary Sage (Salvia Sclarea) — As a hardy member of the mint family
Clary Sage (Salvia Sclarea) — with blooms in soft lilac to pale blue hues; should that be undesirable, image 51
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