Description
Clary Sage (Salvia sclarea) sends up tall spikes of papery pink-and-lilac bracts over aromatic silvery foliage – a fragrant, long-lived herb loved by bees and used for centuries in perfumery and herbal tradition.
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- Tall showy bracts, ornamental as well as useful
- Strongly aromatic foliage, prized in perfumery
- Outstanding bee and pollinator plant
- Drought tolerant once established
Growing guide
- Sow: surface sow and press in – light aids germination
- Germination: 10-21 days at 18-21 C (65-70 F)
- Spacing: 45-60 cm (18-24 in) apart
- Light: full sun, well-drained soil; biennial/short-lived perennial, zones 4-9
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