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.