Sage, Clary - 3" Starter Pot - Salvia Sclarea -Amazing Pollinator Plant!

Name: Clary Sage

Scientific Name: Salvia sclarea

Family Name: Lamiaceae

Product Description:

Salvia sclarea is a bold, aromatic biennial or short‑lived perennial with large, wrinkled, gray‑green leaves forming a substantial basal rosette. In its second year, tall, square stems rise to carry showy whorls of pastel flowers surrounded by colorful papery bracts in shades of pink, lavender, and cream. The bracts are the real visual feature, giving the plant a luminous, layered look in summer. Its upright, architectural form and soft, hazy colors make it a standout in cottage gardens, pollinator plantings, and dry borders.

Origination: Native to southern Europe and western Asia

Historic Uses: Ethnobotanical, Ornamental, aromatic garden plant, pollinator support

Height: 3–4 feet tall in bloom

Hardiness: USDA Zones 5–9 (often grown as a biennial)

Flower Color: Pale lavender to white flowers with pink‑to‑lavender bracts

Other Names: Clary, Clary Sage

Growing Conditions:

Grow in full sun. Prefers well‑drained, moderately fertile soil and tolerates heat and dryness once established. Avoid heavy, wet soils. Remove spent flower stalks after blooming or allow seeds to mature for self‑sowing. Excellent for cottage gardens, Mediterranean plantings, and sunny borders where its tall, colorful bracts can shine.

Ships in 3" pots. You will receive a plant similar to the ones pictured, though size and fullness may vary. Please understand that shipped plants have bumpy rides. A few broken leaves or small stems are normal during shipping and are not considered damage. Broken stems can be rooted once the cut end dries to start new growth. Plants may arrive semi‑dormant, and in winter they may naturally drop a few leaves. If your plant arrives rotting or dead, we will replace it. Please contact us with photo proof within 24 hours of delivery. After 24 hours, plant care becomes the buyer’s responsibility, though we’re always happy to answer questions and help you succeed. We also add brief instructions on getting started when you open your box. We want our plant babies to have happy new homes! 🥰

Heat packs are available to purchase in our shop for cold-sensitive plants. Keep in mind some plants we carry are very tropical and even cold, not freezing, temperatures can kill them. 📌IF YOU EXPECT COLD WEATHER, PLEASE PURCHASE A HEAT PACK! 📌 These are necessary for winter shipping, so I sell them at cost. I won't refund or replace any frozen plants unless you buy one!

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Items cannot be shipped to CALIFORNIA or ARIZONA easily due to state import laws. All plants shipped there must be inspected before entry. Seed-grown herbaceous plants may not survive transit. I cannot guarantee herbaceous plant orders from these states, so order at your own risk. Hoyas, cacti, and succulents are an exception. My apologies for any inconvenience.