Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1753
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 27 (1753)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000302258
Common Names
- Clary Sage
- Clary Salvia
- Sclarea Sage
Synonyms
- Salvia altilabrosa Pan [unknown]
- Salvia calostachya Gand. [unknown]
- Salvia coarctata Vahl [unknown]
- Salvia haematodes Scop. [unknown]
- Salvia lucana Cavara & Grande [unknown]
- Salvia pamirica Gand. [unknown]
- Salvia simsiana Schult. [unknown]
- Salvia turkestanica Noter [unknown]
- Sclarea vulgaris Mill. [unknown]
- Salvia sclarea calostachya (Gand.) Nyman [unknown]
- Salvia sclarea turkestanica (Noter) Mottet [unknown]
- Aethiopis sclarea (L.) Fourr. [unknown]
Description
Salvia sclarea (also called Clary Sage, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to the Mediterranean region. It has large, gray-green leaves and white or pink flowers that bloom in the summer. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and is drought tolerant.
Uses & Benefits
Salvia sclarea is a perennial herb that is used for its ornamental value in gardens. It is also used as a medicinal herb for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Salvia sclarea is a small, tubular, white or pink flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Salvia sclarea is a perennial shrub that can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-10. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained, moist soil. Propagation is best done through cuttings taken in the spring or summer. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and placed in a moist rooting medium.
Where to Find Salvia sclarea
Salvia sclarea is native to Europe and can be found in dry, open areas such as woodlands and scrublands.
Salvia sclarea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Salvia sclarea?
Salvia sclarea
What type of plant is Salvia sclarea?
Herbaceous perennial
Where is Salvia sclarea native to?
Europe, Asia, and North Africa
Species in the Salvia genus
Salvia absconditiflora,
Salvia acuminata,
Salvia adenocaulon,
Salvia adenophora,
Salvia adenophylla,
Salvia adiantifolia,
Salvia adoxoides,
Salvia adulterina,
Salvia aegyptiaca,
Salvia aequidens,
Salvia aequidistans,
Salvia aerea,
Salvia aethiopis,
Salvia africana-lutea,
Salvia alamosana,
Salvia alariformis,
Salvia alata,
Salvia albicaulis,
Salvia albiflora,
Salvia albimaculata,
Salvia albocaerulea,
Salvia alborosea,
Salvia alexeenkoi,
Salvia algeriensis,
Salvia aliciae,
Salvia altissima,
Salvia alvajaca,
Salvia amethystina,
Salvia amissa,
Salvia amplexicaulis,
Salvia amplicalyx,
Salvia amplifrons,
Salvia anastomosans,
Salvia andreji,
Salvia anguicoma,
Salvia angulata,
Salvia angustiarum,
Salvia apiana,
Salvia apparicii,
Salvia appendiculata,
Salvia arabica,
Salvia aramiensis,
Salvia arborescens,
Salvia arbuscula,
Salvia arduinervis,
Salvia arenaria,
Salvia areolata,
Salvia areysiana,
Salvia argentea,
Salvia ariana,
Species in the Lamiaceae family
Acanthomintha duttonii,
Acanthomintha ilicifolia,
Acanthomintha lanceolata,
Acanthomintha obovata,
Acanthoprasium frutescens,
Acanthoprasium integrifolium,
Achyrospermum aethiopicum,
Achyrospermum africanum,
Achyrospermum axillare,
Achyrospermum carvalhoi,
Achyrospermum ciliatum,
Achyrospermum cryptanthum,
Achyrospermum dasytrichum,
Achyrospermum densiflorum,
Achyrospermum erythobotrys,
Achyrospermum fruticosum,
Achyrospermum laterale,
Achyrospermum micranthum,
Achyrospermum mildbraedii,
Achyrospermum oblongifolium,
Achyrospermum parviflorum,
Achyrospermum purpureum,
Achyrospermum schimperi,
Achyrospermum schlechteri,
Achyrospermum seychellarum,
Achyrospermum tisserantii,
Achyrospermum urens,
Achyrospermum wallichianum,
Achyrospermum scandens,
Acinos alpinus,
Acrotome angustifolia,
Acrotome fleckii,
Acrotome hispida,
Acrotome inflata,
Acrotome mozambiquensis,
Acrotome pallescens,
Acrotome tenuis,
Acrotome thorncroftii,
Acrymia ajugiflora,
Aegiphila aracaensis,
Aegiphila hystricina,
Aegiphila aculeifera,
Aegiphila alba,
Aegiphila anomala,
Aegiphila arcta,
Aegiphila australis,
Aegiphila bogotensis,
Aegiphila boliviana,
Aegiphila brachiata,
Aegiphila bracteolosa,