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Spring–Summer
Clary Sage
Salvia sclarea
Family: Lamiaceae
Earthy & Warmmuscatherbal
SeasonSpring–Summer
OriginSouthern Europe, Central Asia
IntensityStrong
LifespanBiennial
About This Flower
Earthy & Warm · Spring–Summer bloomer
Clary sage's tall branching spikes carry whorls of pink-white flowers with showy purple-pink bracts, its intensely muscat-herbal fragrance distilled into a precious essential oil used in perfumery and medicine.
Symbolism & Meaning
clear eye, wisdom
In the Victorian language of flowers, clary sage means “Clear-eyed wisdom”.
Habitat & Environment
Southern Europe, Central Asia
Clary Sage is native to Southern Europe, Central Asia.
Quick Reference
- Scientific NameSalvia sclarea
- FamilyLamiaceae
- Native ToSouthern Europe, Central Asia
- Bloom SeasonSpring–Summer
- LifespanBiennial
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