Salvia verbenaca

Salvia verbenaca, commonly known as wild clary or wild sage, is an aromatic perennial herb which is native to the Mediterranean climate regions. The hairy, erect stems hold ovate leaves with toothed, pinnate or lobed edges. These leaves are topped with spikes of purple to violet hermaphrodite flowers. The fruit is an achene splits into four one-seeded segments.

---

Datasheet

Common Name	wild clary / wild sage
Botanical name	Salvia verbenaca
Family	Lamiaceae
Life Cycle	Perennial
Foliage	Semi-evergreen
Basic Colour	Blue-Violet
Height	30 -> 80 cm
Habitat	meadows, sandy dunes
Altitude	0 – 900 m
Bloom Time	June -> September
Plant Type	Herb, Ornamental, Aromatic
Fruit Type	Achene
different tolerances	Tell us
Used Parts	Flower, Leaf
Plant Uses	Culinary, Perfumery
Active substances	Tell us
USDA Zone	4 (-35), 5 (-29)
Sun Exposure	Sun
Soil pH	Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Moisture	Dry, Moist
Soil Type	Sandy, Silty, Clayey, Stony
Propagation	by seeds / by sowing, Self sows
Germination	Tell us
Pests/ Diseases	Tell us

Open Next Page To See More Photos.

• Clematises vines: How to grow and care for Clematis?
• Insect repellent plants: 10 Plants that repel mosquitoes and bugs
• Orchid plants: How to grow and care for indoor Orchids?
• Spice Plants: 10 Easy Herbs And Spices To Grow At Home
• Vaseline In The Garden: 10 Vaseline Uses and Hacks For Every Gardener