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) · the Madeira 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 attractor of pollinators and provider of biomass.
It is harvested now — July is one of the harvest months.
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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
Related plants
Other species in the same layer or with the same function.
It is harvested now — July is one of the harvest months.
See which trees the clary sage grows well with
We have no trees recorded with this species yet. Start from the tree on your land.
No account needed.
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