Clary (Salvia sclarea) is a plant in the annuals and biennials category that can grow 50cm – 1.5m tall and 10cm – 50cm wide.
This plant has several common names including: clary, biennial clary sage, clear eye, clear-eyes, herb clary or see-bright.
This is a deciduous plant that takes 1-2 years to reach full maturity.
Plant profile
Common name: clary, biennial clary sage, clear eye, clear-eyes, herb clary, see-bright
Scientific name: Salvia sclarea
Plant type: Annual / Biennial
Habit: Bushy
Height: 50cm – 1.5m
Spread: 10cm – 50cm
Foliage: Deciduous
Sunlight: Full Sun
Soil: Chalk, Loam, Sand
Moisture: Well drained
Garden type: City & Courtyard Gardens, Coastal, Informal Garden, Patio & Container Garden
Planting type: Flower borders and bedding, Wall-side Borders
Other characteristics: Plants for pollinators
Seasonal colors
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How to plant Clary (Salvia sclarea) – Udo Schröter, CC BY-SA 2.5, via Wikimedia Commons
Cultivation profiles – Growing Clary (Salvia sclarea) – Pancrat, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
