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| Identification |
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Genus
Salvia
Species
sclarea
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
Europe sage
clary sage
clear-eye sage
Family
LAMIACEAE
Specimen number
S8156
Data source
CrscntBlm;MedPl p263;Frgnt p267;Frgnt p364;Xeri p280
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Annual
Life span
1 year
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Various
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
3'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Various
Water
Moist
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Various
USDA hardiness
Not classified
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
J.W. Frazer
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
1 gallon
Garden location
Patio wall
Garden notes
Salvia sclarea has leaves that are mildly pungent. It usually does best in moist soils.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
antispasmodic
carminative
estrogenic
Medicinal parts
Aerial parts
Seeds
Essential oil
Has medicinal uses
yes
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
yes
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Do not take essential oil internally.
Medicinal notes
Salvia sclarea is used as a traditional herbal remedy. It's used as an antispasmodic, a carminative and an estrogenic. Europe sage (sometimes called clary sage and clear-eye sage) should not be used by anyone who is pregnant. The aerial parts together with the seeds and the essential oil are considered to be the valuable parts by the herbalist. Do not take essential oil internally.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
strong and unpleasant odor. aromatic
Fragrance parts
Leaves
Fragrance intensity
Mild
Fragrance category
Pungent
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Various
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Warm
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
It requires warm days for good production. Salvia sclarea is a native plant in the natural environment.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Salvia sclarea has an annual life cycle. The blossoms are most often a pink color.
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