The greens, whites and purples make this Duplin County field come alive in the sunlight, but it’s more than just a pretty field of flowers. The field is one of clary sage, or Salvia sclarea, a biennial or short-lived herbaceous perennial in the genus Salvia. The plant has a lengthy history as a medicinal herb, and is currently grown for its essential oil, used in the making of perfumes and as a muscatel flavoring for vermouth, wines, and liqueurs. It is also used in aromatherapy.

The greens, whites and purples make this Duplin County field come alive in the sunlight, but it’s more than just a pretty field of flowers. The field is one of clary sage, or Salvia sclarea, a biennial or short-lived herbaceous perennial in the genus Salvia. The plant has a lengthy history as a medicinal herb, and is currently grown for its essential oil, used in the making of perfumes and as a muscatel flavoring for vermouth, wines, and liqueurs. It is also used in aromatherapy.
https://www.clintonnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/web1_ClarySage.jpgThe greens, whites and purples make this Duplin County field come alive in the sunlight, but it’s more than just a pretty field of flowers. The field is one of clary sage, or Salvia sclarea, a biennial or short-lived herbaceous perennial in the genus Salvia. The plant has a lengthy history as a medicinal herb, and is currently grown for its essential oil, used in the making of perfumes and as a muscatel flavoring for vermouth, wines, and liqueurs. It is also used in aromatherapy.