Salvia sclarea Clary (Labiatae)

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Salvia sclarea
Clary
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The Salvia sclarea plant species is found in Southern Europe to Syria. It is a member of the Labiatae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Clary.

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Latin Name:  Salvia sclarea
Common Name:  Clary
Family:  Labiatae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  1   Mature Width:  0.6

Habitat:  Rocky igneous slopes, mixed deciduous and coniferous woodland, shale banks and roadsides to 2000 metres in Turkey[93].

Cultivation Notes: Requires a very well-drained light sandy soil in a sunny position[200]. Thrives on any ground that is not too wet[4]. Plants can be killed by excessive winter wet[200]. Hardy to about -20°c[187]. A biennial or short-lived perennial[187]. The flowers can be air-dried and used as everlasting flowers[200]. A very ornamental plant, it is strongly aromatic and is sometimes cultivated for its essential oil, there are some named varieties[74, 183]. When bruised, the leaves release a deliciously pungent and refreshing smell of fresh grapefruit[245]. The flowers are very attractive to bees[245]. Members of this genus are rarely if ever troubled by browsing deer[233].

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