Clary Meadow Sage Taken at  Vane Farm on 28th June 2019 using Panasonic Lumix LX5 in macro mode. Clary Meadow Sage. Species: Order: Family: Habit: A.K.A Salvia pratensis. Lamiales. Lamiaceae. Herbaceous Perennial. Habitat: Height: Description: Feature: Meadows, fields, banks and rough places. 1 - 1.5 mts. The flowers have a wide variety of colors, from rich violet and violet-blue to bluish white, and from pink to pure white. The seeds of Meadow Clary were used in the past as a paste to remove particles from eyes and to reduce inflammation or redness. The name 'clary' is derived from 'clear-eye'. It was also used as a gargle for sore throats, and to clean teeth. It has been used as a flavouring for beers and wines.