Clary Sage

Description

Clary Sage (Salvia sclarea) is a beautiful addition to the garden. This small shrub has showy pink and white flowers. The leaves are high in fragrant essential oils, for which it is most commonly grown. The essential oil is valued for its calming, mood-uplifting effects.
60 days to leaf. 90 days to flower. Biennial.

Specifications
Common Name:Clary Sage
Scientific Name:Salvia sclarea
:A perennial shrub with highly aromatic light purple flowers frequently used in cosmetics.
Plant Lifespan:Perennial
Cold Hardiness (F):Zone 9b (25 to 30)
Light Requirements:Full Sun (min. 6 hours a day)
Seed In:Spring-Summer
Seeding Depth:1/4 in.
Days to Sprout:7-14
Optimal Soil Temperature (F):65–70
Plant Spacing:2-3 ft.
Plant Height:2 ft.Average Days from Seed to Harvest:Second Year