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Salvia sclarea - Clary Sage

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Salvia sclarea - Clary Sage

Clary Sage

RHS Plants for Pollinators

This hardy biennial send up spikes of pale lavender-pink flowers above rosette of woolly grey-green leaves. Strong fragranced foliage said to be soothing/relaxing. Attracts and provides nectar for bees.

Plant type
Hardy Biennial
Position
Full sun
Height
1m
Spread
50cm

Growing calendar

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Flowering

Sowing & growing

Sow under cover Feb-Apr onto the surface of moist seed compost and press lightly into the surface. Seeds require light to germinate. Can also be sown direct Apr-Jun in their flowering position. Rosettes of woolly leaves appear in the first year, spikes of pale lavender pink flowers in the second year.

Aftercare

Cut back after first flowering and you can be rewarded with a second flush of flowers lasting through to autumn.

Gallery

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