Salvia sclarea
Clary Sage
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:
Different areas of your landscape have different water requirements.
Shrubs need much less water than lawns and drip systems should never be scheduled on the same program with lawns.
Establish separate watering schedules for those areas.