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Full sun is ideal.
Tolerates light shade, but blooms best in sun.
Loves well-drained soil.
Prefers poor to average fertility (Mediterranean roots).
Hates wet feet—excellent for sandy or gravelly soil.
Usually biennial (leafy rosette first year, flowers second year).
Sometimes short-lived perennial.
Often self-seeds gently.
From seed:
Sow in spring or fall.
Lightly cover seeds.
Germination: 10–20 days.
Space plants 18–24 inches apart (they get big and statuesque).
Water regularly while establishing.
Once established: drought-tolerant.
Overwatering = floppy, unhappy plants.
Cut back flower stalks after bloom if you want tidiness.
Leave some seed heads if you want volunteers.
No heavy feeding needed.
Late spring to early summer (year 2).
Tall spikes of soft lavender, pink, and cream bracts.
Leaves are large, silvery, and aromatic.
Loved by bees and pollinators.
Aromatic foliage deters some pests.
Leaves and flowers are fragrant.
Traditionally used in herbal medicine and perfumery.
Essential oil famous for calming, grounding vibes.
Give it space—clary sage is not subtle.
Looks stunning with poppies, larkspur, and grasses.
Perfect for dry borders and wild, romantic plantings.
Full sun is ideal.
Tolerates light shade, but blooms best in sun.
Loves well-drained soil.
Prefers poor to average fertility (Mediterranean roots).
Hates wet feet—excellent for sandy or gravelly soil.
Usually biennial (leafy rosette first year, flowers second year).
Sometimes short-lived perennial.
Often self-seeds gently.
From seed:
Sow in spring or fall.
Lightly cover seeds.
Germination: 10–20 days.
Space plants 18–24 inches apart (they get big and statuesque).
Water regularly while establishing.
Once established: drought-tolerant.
Overwatering = floppy, unhappy plants.
Cut back flower stalks after bloom if you want tidiness.
Leave some seed heads if you want volunteers.
No heavy feeding needed.
Late spring to early summer (year 2).
Tall spikes of soft lavender, pink, and cream bracts.
Leaves are large, silvery, and aromatic.
Loved by bees and pollinators.
Aromatic foliage deters some pests.
Leaves and flowers are fragrant.
Traditionally used in herbal medicine and perfumery.
Essential oil famous for calming, grounding vibes.
Give it space—clary sage is not subtle.
Looks stunning with poppies, larkspur, and grasses.
Perfect for dry borders and wild, romantic plantings.