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Salvia glutinosa

Salvia glutinosa
Sticky Clary, Sticky Sage, Yellow-flowered hardy sage, Jupiter's Distaff

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In partial shade and in a moist area, in heavy soil, this beautiful sage has become gigantic, it spreads by layering.

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This large herbaceous sage forms an upright bush with an entire sticky and aromatic vegetation, displaying ramified inflorescences of pale-yellow flowers with a striate brown heart. It flowers in summer. It is a very accommodating wild plant that will settle anywhere in the cool and shady areas of the garden.
Flower size
3 cm
Height at maturity
1 m
Spread at maturity
50 cm
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade, Shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -20°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Best planting time March to April, September to October
Recommended planting time March to May, September to November
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Description

Salvia glutinosa, also known as sticky sage, is a large herbaceous perennial that forms an upright and ramified bush with entirely sticky and aromatic vegetation. In summer, it displays branched inflorescences composed of pale-yellow flowers with a brown streaked heart. It is a wild-spirited mountain plant that is very adaptable and will easily thrive in cool areas, creating bright spots in slightly shaded areas of the garden.

 

Salvia glutinosa belongs to the Lamiaceae family. Native to Eastern Europe, it is found growing in undergrowth, at high altitudes, often in shade, and in limestone soils. Its species name refers to the sticky and adhesive nature of the entire plant. It is an herbaceous perennial plant that reaches about 1m (3ft) in height and 50cm (20in) in diameter, with a bushy and ramified habit. Flowering occurs in July-August, in the form of branched inflorescences, each bearing 2 to 6 well-spaced pale-yellow flowers streaked with brown on the inside. They measure 3 to 4cm (1 to 2in) in length, which is a beautiful size for a sage flower. The floral stem is covered with sticky glandular hairs, which sometimes trap small insects. The leaves are deltoid, deciduous, toothed, pointed, hairy and glandular, and are also quite sticky to the touch. As soon as the first frost arrives, the foliage dies down and the plant develops dormant buds, waiting for spring. It is a long-lasting plant that easily self-seeds in light soil.

 

At first glance, Salvia glutinosa is not a showy plant with bold effects. It is a flower with subtle and wild charm that will thrive in the gentle shade of undergrowth or on the edge of shrub bushes. Its presence, however, is highly appreciated in slightly wild areas or near water sources, as it easily colonises space without maintenance. To imitate nature, it can be planted with hostas (Hosta 'Fortunei Aureomarginata'), Japanese kerria (Kerria japonica 'Pleniflora'), ferns (Dryopteris affinis), foxgloves (Digitalis mertonensis), foamflowers (Tiarella cordifolia, T. Ninja), and Japanese anemones for colour. Along its borders, saginas (Sagina subulata, S. subulata 'Aurea') can be planted.

 

 

 

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Salvia glutinosa (Flowering) Flowering
Salvia glutinosa (Foliage) Foliage
Salvia glutinosa (Plant habit) Plant habit

Flowering

Flower colour yellow
Flowering time July to August
Inflorescence Spike
Flower size 3 cm
Fragrance slightly scented
Bee-friendly Attracts pollinators

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour dark green
Aromatic? Fragrant foliage when creased

Plant habit

Height at maturity 1 m
Spread at maturity 50 cm
Growth rate normal

Botanical data

Genus

Salvia

Species

glutinosa

Family

Lamiaceae

Other common names

Sticky Clary, Sticky Sage, Yellow-flowered hardy sage, Jupiter's Distaff

Origin

Eastern Europe

Product reference802961

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Planting and care

Salvia glutinosa can be planted from October to March, outside of frost periods, with a spacing of 40cm (16in) in moist but well-drained soil, sheltered from cold winds and preferably placed in partial shade. This relatively unknown sage adapts easily to all substrates and exposures. In winter, apply a light compost of manure or other organic matter. Prune it back to 30cm (12in) from the ground after flowering. Beware of gastropods that can attack young shoots. In cool and humid areas, use a 4 to 6cm (2in) thick mineral mulch (gravel, pumice, pebbles) to drain the plant's collar. Under these conditions, it is very hardy. If the environment is favourable, it will colonise the planting area and can become invasive.

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Planting period

Best planting time March to April, September to October
Recommended planting time March to May, September to November

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Woodland edge
Type of use Edge of border
Hardiness Hardy down to -20°C (USDA zone 6b) Show map
Ease of cultivation Beginner
Planting density 3 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade, Shade
Soil pH Neutral, Calcareous
Soil type Clayey-chalky (heavy and alkaline), Silty-loamy (rich and light), Stony (poor and well-drained)
Soil moisture Moist soil, well-drained

Care

Pruning instructions Prune the faded flower stalks to prevent spontaneous sowing. Cut back the dry clump when it is no longer decorative or, at the latest, in late winter.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time March to April, October
Disease resistance Very good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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