Spires of pink and white bracts crown this large-leafed salvia. It has been used as an herb since the Middle Ages and is currently used as flavoring for wines, vermouth, and liqueurs.
Latin Name
Salvia sclarea
Family
Lamiaceae
Type of Plant
Perennials
Herbs
Bloom Season
June - August
Seasons
Summer
Specifications
Max Height: 4'
Max Spread: 3'
Uses
Sunlight Exposure
Full Sun
Tolerances
Attracted Wildlife
Butterflies
Colors
Native Range
Europe to Central Asia
History
John Bartram of Philadelphia listed Clary sage in his 1770 catalog.
Other Details
Pollinator
Planted at Mount Vernon
Hardiness Zones
Average annual extreme minimum temperature 1976-2005
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