Salvia Species, Clary Sage, Muscatel Sage (Salvia sclarea)
Growing in the Flagstaff Arboretum, July 30th, late Summer, zone 5a-6a, 7000 ft elevation
Growing in the Flagstaff Arboretum, July 30th, late Summer, zone 5a-6a, 7000 ft elevation
Close-up of the flower.
Clary Sage is perennial to my area to 10°F. Both leaves and flower are fragrant.
Beginning its bloom period. Will branch as flowers fade and keep blooming for months.
Taken at Green Spring Gardens, Alexandria, VA, June 27, 2003
Growing in the Flagstaff Arboretum, July 30th, late Summer, zone 5a-6a, 7000 ft elevation
Growing in the Flagstaff Arboretum, July 30th, late Summer, zone 5a-6a, 7000 ft elevation
Denver Botanic Gardens 08/14/2009.
Denver Botanic Gardens 08/14/2009.
Denver Botanic Gardens 08/14/2009.
Denver Botanic Gardens 08/14/2009.
This robust & beautiful medicinal plant has large wrinkled leaves & bears 3’ upright candelabra spikes of lilac & white flowers.
Copyright Efeftherios Dariotis (Liberto Dario), horticulturist and botanist from Athens, Greece.
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Salvia Species, Clary Sage, Muscatel Sage
Salvia sclarea
| Type: | Biennials |
| Height: | 24-36 in. (60-90 cm) |
| Conditions: | Zone 5-9, Full Sun |
