Clary Sage: Growing Salvia sclarea
Salvia sclarea
Clary sage care (Salvia sclarea): biennial herb with tall fragrant flower spikes. Full sun, well-drained soil, drought-tolerant once grown.
Characteristics
Clary sage (Salvia sclarea) is a Mediterranean biennial herb with large wrinkled leaves and tall flower spikes in lilac and pink in summer. It wants full sun and well-drained, even poor or chalky soil, and tolerates drought well. It is grown for its essential oil and to flavour wines and liqueurs.
Flowering season
Practical tips
Water needs: bassa — always check soil moisture before watering.
Prefers pieno sole: provide the right light and rotate the plant for even growth.
Recommended soil: drenante calcareo. Refresh the substrate every 1-2 years.
Dust the leaves with a damp cloth to support photosynthesis.
Feed during the growing season (spring-summer) and stop in winter.
