Balkan Clary (Salvia sylvestris)

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

Salvia sylvestris 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 5. It is in flower from June to September. 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, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

aromatic leaves are used as an adulterant for sage as a food flavouring. — The aromatic leaves are used as an adulterant for sage as a food flavouring.

Habitat & North American Range

Rocky slopes, dry meadows and rough ground.Rocky slopes in steppes, fallow fields, sloping meadows and waste ground, 1000 - 2300 metres in Turkey. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)