Clary sage (Salvia sclarea) — an imposing biennial up to a metre tall, with lilac-pink bracts that look like flowers. Its powerful scent made it a mainstay of perfumery. The flower heads are harvested and distilled for the essential oil used in perfumery.
Botanical name: Salvia sclarea
Sowing: under cover, 45–55 days before planting out
Spacing: 40 cm between plants, 50 cm between rows
Germination: 10–21 days at 18–20 °C
Height: 80–120 cm
Contents: 0.5 g
| Life cycle | Biennial |
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