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Salvia sclarea

Genus: Salvia - Species: sclarea - Family: Lamiaceae

Phonetic Spelling: SAL-vee-ah sklah-RAY-ah

Common Names:

Clary Sage
Clear Eye
Europe Sage
Eyebright

Tags

fragrant flowers

drought tolerant

pollinator plant

butterfly friendly

wildlife friendly

showy flowers

pink flowers

lavender flowers

border planting

nectar plant

bee friendly

deer resistant

herbaceous perennial

small group plantings

self-seeding

rabbit resistant

sandy soils tolerant

dry soils tolerant

well-drained soil

medicinal

wet soils intolerant

rocky soils tolerant

neutral pH

alkaline soils tolerant

edible plant

Mediterranean

Quick Facts

Height: 2 ft. 0 in. - 5 ft. 0 in.
Width: 2 ft. 0 in. - 3 ft. 0 in.
USDA Zones:
- 7a
- 7b
- 8a
- 8b
- 9a
- 9b
- 6a
- 6b
- 5a
- 5b
NC Region:Not specified
Origin:Mediterranean region of southern Europe to Central Asia
Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Biennial
Plant Types:
- Edible
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Herb
Habit:Not specified

Distribution

N/A

Uses

Seeds used to clear the sight and reduce inflammation of the eye. The plant has also been used for its antispasmodic, astringent, properties and to reduce flatulence.

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