Salvia sclarea Seeds (Clary Sage)

Clary Sage (Salvia sclarea) is an aromatic perennial plant commonly known as Clary or Clear Eye. It features tall, sturdy stems covered in lance-shaped, fuzzy leaves with a gray-green color. The plant produces large, showy flower spikes composed of numerous small, white or pinkish flowers. Clary Sage can reach a height of around 3 to 4 feet and has a spread of about 2 feet. It is hardy in USDA zones 5-9. To grow Clary Sage, one can obtain Salvia sclarea seeds, which should be sown in well-drained soil and placed in a sunny location for optimal growth.

Growing Salvia sclarea from Seed

• Growth cycle: Perennial
• Watering: Medium
• Sunlight: Full Sun
• Suitable climates: Arid, Mediterranean, Subarctic, Tundra
• Where to grow: Indoor & Outdoors
• Flower color: Pink

Germinating Clary Sage Flower Seeds

To germinate Salvia sclarea, sow the seeds indoors in late winter or early spring. Press the seeds gently into the soil, cover lightly, and keep them consistently moist. Place in a warm area with plenty of sunlight and germination should occur within 2-3 weeks.

We source all of our Salvia sclarea seeds from a small greenhouse facility based in southeastern Maine and store them in a dark, temperature-controlled environment before shipment. You’ll find that our fresh Clary Sage seeds are much easier to germinate than the mass-produced packets of flower seeds found in stores! If you have any trouble growing Clary Sage seeds, we’re happy to send you additional gardening tips. In the (unlikely) event that your Salvia sclarea seeds do not germinate at all, we’ll give you a full refund, no questions asked.

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