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Salvia sclarea

Species

Also called clary sage, clary

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Salvia sclarea
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Fact sheet

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Typeherb

“Salvia sclarea is a biennial or short-lived perennial herb” — How to germinate Salvia sclarea — Quinta dos Ouriques University

Days to germination10–15 days

“Germination 10–15days after pre-treatment” — How to germinate Salvia sclarea — Quinta dos Ouriques University

Germination temperature65–75 °F

“Maintain soil temperature of 65-75°F (18-24°C) for fastest results” — How to germinate Salvia sclarea — Quinta dos Ouriques University

Lightbright, indirect light

“Provide 12-16 hours of bright, indirect light daily” — How to germinate Salvia sclarea — Quinta dos Ouriques University

Waterconsistently moist but not waterlogged

“Maintain substrate consistently moist but not waterlogged during germination” — How to germinate Salvia sclarea — Quinta dos Ouriques University

Hardiness zones10–11, 7–11, 8–10, 4–8, 6–9

from Salvia · “USDA Hardiness Zones: 10–11 (grown as an annual elsewhere)” — 33 Popular Types of Salvia Plants to Grow

Propagationseed

“Seeds germinate readily under proper conditions” — How to germinate Salvia sclarea — Quinta dos Ouriques University

Ready whendeadhead flowers

from Salvia · “Deadhead flowers in midsummer when they fade and become brown to encourage more blooms.” — 33 Popular Types of Salvia Plants to Grow

Edible partsleaves

from Salvia · “A must-grow plant in herb gardens, culinary sage (Salvia officinalis) features wonderfully scented silvery-gray leaves and spikes of lilac flowers in early summer.” — 31 Salvias to Bring Color and Fragrance to Your Garden

Pestsaphids, spider mites, whiteflies, thrips, slugs, snails, caterpillars

from Salvia · “The only pests that can pose a problem are aphids, spider mites, and whiteflies.” — 33 Popular Types of Salvia Plants to Grow

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