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Clary sage

Salvia sclarea

Clary sage Jefferson County Courage Garden
Quick Facts
Plant Family: Lamiaceae (Mint)
Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial
Garden: Children's
USDA Hardiness Zone: 4
Size (height x width): 3' x 1'
Bloom Time: July, August, September, October
Bloom Color: Purple
Light Needs: Full Sun
Deer Resistant: Yes
Rabbit Resistant: Yes
Attracts Bees & Butterflies: Yes

Description:

Clary sage is a biennial (often lives longer than 2 years and spreads through seeding new plants).  Honeybees love Clary sage.  The purple blooms are held on 3′ stalks that rise above the basal rosette of leaves.  The leaves are very strong scented and some people say it creates a scent hedge to deter rabbits.


Landscape Use:

Herb garden, Back border, Pollinator garden


Culture:

Prefers well-drained soil. Deadhead to limit the spread.

Clary sage

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