Clary sage

Salvia sclarea

Layer 4 · Herbaceous
Attracts pollinators

Status by region

No restrictions recorded in the lists we checked.

Checked against the European Union list (Regulation 1143/2014) · Portugal's national invasive species list (Decreto-Lei 92/2019).

Information based on the cited sources, not legal advice — always confirm your local rules.

About

Native to the Mediterranean, it is a biennial species with large, colourful bracts. It stands out as an excellent pollinator attractor and biomass provider.

It can be planted now — September is one of the best months.

See which trees clary sage grows well with

Pick the central tree on your land and see the full guild.

No account needed.

Needs

Water: Low
Light: Full sun
Size: Biennial plant up to 1.2 m
Mature diameter: 0.6 m
Soils: Sandy, Limestone, Loam
Climates: Hot, dry Mediterranean, Inland / Continental

Calendar

January
February
March — Planting
April — Planting
May
June — Harvest
July — Harvest
August — Harvest
September — Planting
October — Planting
November
December

Harvest
Planting

Medicinal use: The leaves and flowers in an infusion help to soothe digestion and the nervous system.

Where to buy

Grows well with

Central trees this plant has already been paired with.

Central trees worth considering

May work well together — same soil and climate, complementary layers. We have not seen this combination in a generated guild yet.

May grow well with

Suggestions worked out from growing conditions — same soil and climate, complementary layers and functions. These are not observed guilds; treat them as a starting point to try on your own land.