This Class A weed is found in limited distribution in Stevens County, where it is invasive and difficult to control in open range lands or pastures. Eradication of clary sage is required in King County.

In Western WA, clary sage is sometimes sold as a garden ornamental. It is on the quarantine list (144 KB Acrobat file, 21 seconds with 56K modem), and is illegal to buy, sell or offer this plant for sale in WA. This sage is distinguished by the large, colorful bracts found beneath each flower.

For more information about clary sage, please see the written findings of the WA State Noxious Weed Control Board.

If you find clary sage in King County, please notify us through our online infestation form.

To find out where we have records of this weed in King County, use our interactive noxious weed map and search for clary sage.