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Clary Sage

Salvia sclarea, Lamiaceae

Zones
4a–9b
Layer
Herbaceous
Lifespan
Biennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

Pollinator AttractorPest Confuser

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

Low

Soil pH

5.5 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Land CressBarbarea verna
Pest DeterrentPollinator Sharing
OkraAbelmoschus esculentus
Pollinator SharingPest Deterrent

Antagonistic Plants

Russian SagePerovskia atriplicifolia

Both aromatic plants produce essential oils and terpenoids that can have allelopathic effects on nearby plants

Rose GeraniumPelargonium graveolens

Both plants produce strong essential oils that may create allelopathic interactions when grown in close proximity

Uses

Functions

Medicine

Edible Parts

Leaves

Common Questions

What zones does Clary Sage grow in?

Clary Sage grows in USDA hardiness zones 4a through 9b.

What are good companion plants for Clary Sage?

Good companions for Clary Sage include Land Cress, Okra.

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