Salvia glutinosa (seeds)
Salvia glutinosa : Jupiter's distaff, sticky clary The salvia glutinosa is an aromatic pere...
Salvia glutinosa: Jupiter's distaff, sticky clary
The salvia glutinosa is an aromatic perennial herbaceous and deciduous plant.
It reaches a height of 90 cm.
Leaves ovate.
Flowers pale yellow coloration.
Blooms summer - autumn.
It grows easily in moist but well-drained soil and sunny or semi-shaded positions.
Salvia glutinosa is tolerant to low temperatures (up to -20 ° C)
The leaves are used as flavoring in wines.
The entire plant is covered by a sticky substance from which is obtained an aromatic gum.
Planted in flower beds, borders, terraces or planters.
Species ID
Genus:
Salvia
Species:
Salvia glutinosa
Synonyms:
Sclarea glutinosa
Origin:
Central and Western Europe
Plant Characteristics
Circle of Life:
Perrenial
Plant Type:
- Bushwood
Foliage:
Deciduous
Flowering colour:
Soft Yellow with brown spots
Flowering Period:
- August
- July
Growth Rate:
Fast
Requirements
Soil Type:
Light , Fertile, Well drained
Light Requirements:
Full Sun- Semi-Shade
Water Requirements:
Moderate
Pruning:
After flowering period
Toughness:
Resistant to low temperatures (-20°c) and resistant to drought
Propagation:
Seeds
Usage:
- Aromatic
- Essential Oil
- Herb
- Medicinal
- Ornamental
- Therapeutic