Meadow Clary - Salvia pratensis - €7 per plant 

 A hardy herbaceous perennial that flourishes in places where there seems to be no soil at all. This stunning plant  is great for dry sunny spots and provides resources for many insects some of which help to pollinate crop plants.  A specie from the Sage genus, the plant has a pungent aroma and the leaves can be used for flavouring foods and drinks. To order this plant please contact us [email protected].  

Context

  • native region: S. Europe
  • native habitat: Dry banks and stony places and often where there is very little soil.
  • family: Lamiaceae or Labiatae

Predators

  • Slugs and snails enjoy the foliage

Needs, tolerances 

  • Light: Full sun
  • soil pH:  neutral -basic alkaline 
  • USDA Hardiness Zone: 3a - 9b
  • Prefers moist soil 
  • Drought tolerant  
  • Plants can be killed by excessive winter wet

Known hazards 

  • none known

Overview

  • 1yr plants in plant bag
  • Herbaceous perennial  growing to 1 m by 0.5m
  • It is in flower from July to August. The flowers are hermaphrodite (have both male and female organs) and are pollinated by Insects.
  • Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil.
  • Suitable pH: acid, neutral and basic (alkaline) soils.
  • It cannot grow in the shade.
  • It prefers dry or moist soil.

Characteristics

  • form: Herbaceous perennial   
  • layer : Herb Layer
  • habit: stout stemed
  • height x width (m): 1 x 0.5
  • years to bearing yield:  1
  • productive life span:  

Products 

  • Leaf:Strongly aromatic leaves can be used as a sage substitute for flavouring in cooked foods and  tea
    The pungent, bitter flavoured herb has been used as a flavouring in beers and wine

Functions, behaviours

  • A ruderal plant taking advantage of bare soil and growing in very stony dry places.
  • Host to many insects including 4 species of micro-moth.
If you would like this plant  please send an email to [email protected] with your order. 
Balkan Ecology Project