salvia, sage

mint family Salvia sclarea
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Clary sage (biennial to perennial) salvia, sage

Clary sage, otherwise known as Muscatel sage, is an imposing medicinal and aromatic plant. It has greyish, felt-like leaves that emit a slightly tart, grapefruit-like aroma. It’s purple flowers are also very decorative. Previously, this sage was added to wines giving the expression Muscatel wines (Muskateller-Weine). Height reaches up to 150 cm.

Sow from June to July in small pots or directly into the field. Come August, transplant into a sunny place at a distance of 50 ✕ 50 cm. As a biennial, it blooms in the second year. Harvest the leaves from April to June, harvest the flowers for tea and spice at full flowering.

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Little flame salvia, sage

This very pretty Salvia species has blood-red flower spikes. It is suitable for planting in flower beds alone or mixed, or in pots on the balcony. As a cut flower, it is very attractive. In the bud stage, it has a particularly decorative pattern. Height reaches up to 60 cm.

Sow in late March into seedling trays in a warm place. Transplant into the open field at the end of April at a distance of 30 ✕ 30 cm. Large balcony pots work well also. Plant in a sunny location and keep moist.

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