Meadow Clary (Salvia pratensis)

Family: Lamiaceae or Labiatae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Salvia pratensis is a PERENNIAL growing to 1 m (3ft 3in) by 0.5 m (1ft 8in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 3. It is in flower from July to August. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

pungent, bitter flavoured herb has been used as a flavouring in beers and wines. — The pungent, bitter flavoured herb has been used as a flavouring in beers and wines.; It is also used as an adulterant of sage.

Habitat & North American Range

A rare native in Britain, growing in old grasslands over chalk and limestone. (Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7)