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    • Photo of Salvia sclarea flower, form by Panayoti Kelaidis

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    Salvia sclarea

    Also Known As

    • Clary Sage

    Plant type

    perennial, herb

    size

    • H: 3'
    • W: 3'

    planting zones

    • 4a-10b

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    Salvia sclarea plant details

    Salvia sclarea is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial herb with blue and green foliage. In summer lavender and white flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in gritty, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Salvia sclarea

    Plant type: perennial herb
    Plant family: lamiaceae
    Foliage: semi-evergreen blue and green
    Mature size: 3 FT wide, 3 FT tall
    Flowers: lavender and white blooms in summer
    Uses: cottage garden, fragrant, medicinal, rock garden, self-sowing, showy

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Salvia sclarea

    USDA Zones: 4a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: heat
    Soil needs: gritty, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Perennial or biennial to 4' when flowering. Square stems are covered with hairs and oil glands that account for its long history of cultivation. Rough, gray-green leaves are 6-12" long, saw-toothed, and strongly aromatic. Flowers are white to lilac in big, branching clusters to 3'. Grows rapidly in spring, blooming in early summer. Best in full sun, with good drainage and low nutrient soils. Regular garden water for vigorous growth. Used commonly since before the birth of Christ, its essential oils are still highly regarded for medicinal purposes as well as in perfumes, wines, vermouths and liqueurs. Hardy to below 0F. Europe to Central Asia and North Africa.

    By: Native Sons

    “A must for every garden,” says Penelope Hobhouse. This robust & beautiful medicinal plant has large wrinkled leaves & bears 3’ upright candelabra spikes of lilac & white flowers. Showy bracts & calyces are responsible for the overall iridescent effect. The bloom period breaches the late Spring to mid-Summer gap nicely. Intense musk-like fragrance. Reseeds!

    By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

    Gardening facts about Salvia sclarea plant

    How to Grow Salvia sclarea

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rich
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green
      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • white
      • lavender

    • Wildlife

      • beneficial insects
      • bees
      • hummingbirds

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • semi-evergreen

    • Texture

      • fuzzy

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    Salvia apiana

    aka Bee Sage, White Sage

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 3'-4'

    Width: 2'-4'

    • sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Salvia apiana foliage by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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    Salvia cacaliifolia [Guatemalan Blue]

    aka Salvia cacaliaefolia, Salvia cacaliifolia, Cacalia Sage

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Perennial

    Zones

    9a-10b

    Size

    Height: 2'-4'

    Width: 2'-4'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular
    Photo of Salvia cacaliifolia [Guatemalan Blue] flower by J.G. in SF
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    Salvia chiapensis

    aka Chiapas Sage

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Perennial

    Zones

    8a-10b

    Size

    Height: 3'

    Width: 3'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular
    Photo of Salvia chiapensis flower by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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    Salvia clevelandii

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    8a-11

    Size

    Height: 3'

    Width: 3'

    • sun
    • low - drought tolerant
    Photo of Salvia clevelandii form by Kenpei
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    Salvia columbariae

    aka Chia

    Plant Type

    Herb, Annual / Biennial

    Zones

    1-12

    Size

    Height: 4"-20"

    Width: 4"-12"

    • sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Salvia columbariae close-up, flower by Curtis Clark
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