Clary - Clary Sage (Salvia sclarea) Clary Sage Cleareye Bright Eye Herb

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Clary - Clary Sage (Salvia sclarea) Clary Sage Cleareye Bright Eye Herb

Biennial

Height  1M 4 ft

This herbaceous biennial is a whimsical addition to containers, borders and gardens. Clary begins as a rosette in the first year and will grow a flower stalk in the second year. Flowers are held in purplish blue flower spikes or panicles which can be dried or pressed.

    • Both the leaves and the flowers are used for tea and essential oils for aromatherapy
    • Full sun
    • Well draining soil
    • requires moisture to get established but needs well draining soil
    • start seeds indoors about 6 weeks before the last frost date. transplant seedlings to the garden: FREEZE seeds for 3-5 days before planting indoors or out. Seeds require darkness for germination. Sow seeds 1/2 in deep and transplant outdoors after all risk of frost has passed. Spacing: 10-24 in apart
  • Clary Sage can be direct seeded outdoors after all risk of frost has passed. Sow seeds 8-14 in apart on the soil surface and press lightly to make contact with earth. Seeds germinate 10-15 days
  • deer resistant
  • great for containers
  • Harvesting: pick or snip leaves as needed after plants are 8 in tall or more. Pick in morning for best flavor.
  • Cut flowering stems once the flowers are 3/4 open. Cut whole stems of flowers near the base of the plant for cutting flowers etc.
  • smells like culinary sage with a warm camphor fragrance
  • can be eaten cooked or petals used raw in salads
  • attracts honey bees and other pollinators
  • Seed Count:20