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Salvia sclarea

Clary Sage

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Description

A short-lived, 2-3 foot clumping sage. Grayish leaves with an unpleasant smell when bruised. Blossoms purplish to lilac-pink.

 

Plant Type

Annual

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Blue, White

Flower Season

Summer

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Mediterranean

Accenting Features

n/a

Seasonal Interest

Summer

Location Uses

n/a

Special Uses

Mass Planting

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Turn sprinklers on and view them operating at least once a month.

Check for and fix missing drip emitters, leaking sprinklers, valves, and pipes. One broken spray sprinkler can waste 100 gallons in a 10 minute watering cycle.