Meadow Clary Wildflower Seed

Meadow Clary Wildflower Seed is a sturdy species, growing to a height of 80cm (30in). There is a good clump of leaves at the base of the plant but there are relatively few carried on the stems. The few that are have bluntly toothed margins, are wrinkled and somewhat coarse. When crushed they are slightly aromatic. In summer there is a striking display of large violet-blue flowers that are borne in long spikes.

Latin Name

• Salvia pratensis

Life Cycle

• Perennial

Flowering Time

• June to July

Meadow Clary Wildflower Seed Max Flowering Height

• 80cm

Meadow Clary Wildflower Seed Approx Sowing Rate

• 2kg/acre

Wildflower Site Preparation

The site should be weed free. Annual weeds should be controlled by mechanical means or by the use of contact based herbicide. Perennial weeds, for example docks thistle, nettles and couch grass can be dealt with using a translocated herbicide such as Round-Up. Cultivate to achieve a fine seed bed, sow seed mix and then roll to ensure firmness. The best results are obtained when there is good contact between the soil and the seeds.

Sowing Times

Sowing can best be achieved by mixing the seed with dry sand, dry sifted topsoil or sawdust and evenly broadcast. It is important that the seed is in contact with moisture in the soil so the seedbed should be lightly raked and then rolled.