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Beginner skill rating |
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0.3m max. spread |
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1m max. height |
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2-5 years to maturity |
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1 hour care per year |
Botanical name: Salvia sclarea
Other names: Biennial clary, Clary, Clear eye, Muscatel sage, Clear-eyes, Herb clary, See-bright
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Genus: Salvia
Species: S. sclarea - S. sclarea is an erect, branching, hairy perennial or biennial with ovate to oblong, toothed, wrinkled, mid-green leaves and, from spring into summer, terminal racemes of cream and lilac to pink or blue flowers with prominent lilac bracts.
Salvia sclarea is: Deciduous
Flower: Lilac-pink, Lilac, Cream, Blue in Spring; Blue, Lilac-pink, Lilac, Cream in Summer
Foliage: Mid-green in Spring; Mid-green in Summer; Mid-green in Autumn
Fragrance: Foliage is aromatic
Habit: Clump-forming
Plant with: Salvia officinalis 'Purpurascens' (Purple sage)
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Specific pests: Leafhoppers , Slugs , Snails
Diseases: Generally disease-free
Pruning: Removing flower spikes as they fade will encourage further flowering. REGISTER to read more...
Propagation methods: Seed. REGISTER to read more...
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Salvia sclarea (Biennial clary) will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 0.3m after 2-5 years.
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Suggested uses: Beds and borders, Bees (attract & feed bees), City, Coastal, Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance, Mediterranean
Cultivation: Grow in light, humus-rich, moderately fertile, free-draining soil in a sunny position, although light shade is tolerated. May become invasive.
| This plant likes... | Garden match | |
| Soil types: | Chalky, Loamy, Sandy |  |
| Soil drainage: | Well-drained | |
| Soil pH: | Alkaline, Neutral | |
| Light: | Full Sun | |
| Aspect: | South | |
| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | |
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Comment from
I have a young plant, it's growing in sun/part shade. I water it every four days or so, when the soil has dried out. It's leaves are turning brown, so I'm wondering what could be wrong?
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