Salvia sclarea Jacq.
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Salvia sclarea

Family: LAMIACEAE
Genus: Salvia
Species: sclarea Jacq.
Common names: Clary Sage
Distribution summary: Central Europe to S. European Russia
Habit: Biennial
Hardiness: H5 - Hardy; cold winter
Habitat: Rocky igneous slopes, shale banks and roadsides
Garden status: Currently grown
Garden location: Olive tree bed (O)
Flowering months: May, June, July
Reason for growing: Medicinal

Additional Notes

Previously grown as Salvia sclarea

Plants of the World online, Kew Science https://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:455716-1 Link

In traditional herbal medicine: Clary has been perceived both as a weaker version of sage (Salvia officinalis) and also as a significant herb in its own right[254]. An antispasmodic and aromatic plant, it is used mainly to treat digestive problems such as wind and indigestion[254]. It is also regarded as a tonic, calming herb that helps relieve period pain and pre-menstrual problems.

Grow in well drained soil in sun. Biennial or short lived perennial.

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