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Genus: Salvia Species: sclarea Common Name: Clary Family: Lamiaceae Order: Lamiales Native: Southern Europe Habit: Herbaceous Biennial Height: 3 to 4 feet Width: 1 to 4 feet Flowering Season: Summer Flower Color: Blue, pink, purple or white Propagation: Seed Zone: 5-9 Alternate species: S. superba & pratensis Note: This rosette forming plant with heart-shaped, wrinkled, hairy foliage is suitable for herb gardens and perennial borders. Monitor plant for leaf spots, powdery mildew, rust, scale and whitefies. Prefers sunny, moderately dry, well-drained, ordinary garden soil.