clary

How to Grow and Care for clary

clary · Salvia sclarea
Also known as: biennial clary sage; clear eye; clear-eyes; herb clary; see-bright

Grow in light, moderately fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil. Best in full sun but can tolerate light partial shade

Watering: Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakingsSunlight: Full sunInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing clary

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeChalk · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureWell drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
ToxicityInformation to be completed
Care Tips

Grow in light, moderately fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil. Best in full sun but can tolerate light partial shade

How to Water clary?

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for clary?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for clary?

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What Soil Is Best for clary?

Soil type
Chalk · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for clary?

Well drained

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How to Fertilize clary?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

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How to Prune clary?

Often dies after flowering. Do not remove flowers to allow self-seeding

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How to Propagate clary?

Propagate by seed, in pots in a cold frame in spring. Alternatively sow in situ in spring

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How to Transplant clary?

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How to Care for clary in Winter?

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How to Plant clary?

Grow in light, moderately fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil. Best in full sun but can tolerate light partial shade

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How to Repot clary?

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How to Harvest clary?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely), powdery mildews, verticillium wilt and foot and root rots

Pests

May be susceptible to sage leafhopper, slugs, snails and rosemary beetle

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The Toxicity of clary

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Attributes of clary

Plant typeAnnual Biennial
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitBushy
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Scientific Classification

Species
Salvia sclarea
Genus
Salvia
Family
Lamiaceae
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