Sage Plant - Clary Sage

Description

Also known as Clarry, Orvale, Toute-bonne, Cleareye or Eye Bright. This variety of sage will usually flower in it's second year (and later die!) with a stunning purple/pink flower in Summer but has a highly scented oblong, hairy, wrinkled leaf.

A short lived herbaceous perennial or biennial which usually dies after it has flowered in it's second year; it requires a cold spell during the Winter in order to produce flower (so therefore doesn't like a warm climate all the time) so best grown outside.

Recognised to be an excellent attractant and nectar source for bees and other beneficial insects.

Clary Sage is native to the Mediterranean and is commonly found in Hungary, France and Russia and has been found to be deer resistant.

It is often used in aromatherapy and the essential oil is common called Clary oil or muscatel sage and is said to be an oil that can feed the soul and help us get through rough times.

• Hardy Biennial.
• Reaches 3 - 4feet (90 - 120 cm) tall, spread of 1 foot (30 cm).
• Purple/pink flowers.
• Likes a full sun position.
• Likes a well drained soil (it doesn't like to site wet).
  
  
• Culinary
• Can be eaten in salads.
• Can be added to soup.
• A nice addition to omelettes.
• Leaves can be dipped in batter and fried.
  
  
• Medicinal
• Used as an eyewash.
• Can reduce muscle spasms.
• Good or treating indigestion.
• Can help relieve premenstrual problems.
• Has oestrogen stimulating properties which can increase hormone production (and can help with hot flushes during menopause).
• Is an anticonvulsive, antidepressant, antiphlogistic and antispasmodic plant.
• Has antiseptic properties.
• Was used to treat sweating in tuberculosis!
• Can be used as a tonic to have soothing / calming effects.
  
  
• Other Uses
• Tea.
• Aromatherapy.
• Flowers can be dried or pressed.
• Widely used in perfume.
• Can be used in beer, wines, liquers and vermouth.
• It is thought to encourage vivid dreams.
• Can help with dandruff.
• Can be used in soaps or detergents.

Not recommended whilst pregnant or while drinking alcohol (as it can exaggerate drunkenness).

Disclaimer
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