Meadow clary (Salvia pratensis)

Meadow clary (Salvia pratensis) is a perennial plant that can grow 50cm – 1.5m tall and 10cm – 50cm wide.

This plant has several common names including: meadow clary, meadow sage or wild sage.

This is a deciduous plant that takes 2-5 years to reach full maturity.

Plant profile

Common name: meadow clary, meadow sage, wild sage
Scientific name: Salvia pratensis
Plant type: Perennials
Habit: Clump-forming
Height: 50cm – 1.5m
Spread: 10cm – 50cm
Foliage: Deciduous
Sunlight: Full Sun
Soil: Chalk, Loam, Sand
Moisture: Well drained
Garden type: Coastal, Informal Garden, Wildflower meadow, Wildlife Gardens
Planting type: Flower borders and bedding
Other characteristics: Plants for pollinators

Seasonal colors

How to plant Meadow clary (Salvia pratensis) – Robert Flogaus-Faust, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Cultivation profiles – Growing Meadow clary (Salvia pratensis) – Sukkoria, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons