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Summary

Physical Characteristics

Salvia_glutinosa is a PERENNIAL growing to 1.2 m (4ft) by 1 m (3ft 3in).
See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 5. It is in flower from July to August. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees.
Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers dry or moist soil.

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Synonyms

Plant Habitats

Edible Uses

The aromatic leaves are used as a flavouring in country wines[183].

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Medicinal Uses

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None known

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Other Uses

An aromatic gum is obtained from the plant[244]. No details are given of an uses for this gum[K]. Plants can be grown as a ground cover when spaced about 75cm apart each way[208]. They are useful for colonizing large areas[208].

Special Uses

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Cultivation details

Requires a very well-drained light sandy soil in a sunny position[200]. Succeeds in any good soil in full sun or partial shade[187]. Plants can be grown in quite coarse grass, which can be cut annually in the autumn[233]. Plants are hardy to about -20°c[187]. During the summer the whole plant becomes covered in a tacky substance like a fragrant gum[245]. This species has a running root system and can spread freely[233]. Plants can be killed by excessive winter wet[200]. Members of this genus are rarely if ever troubled by browsing deer[233].

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Plant Propagation

Seed - sow March/April in a greenhouse[200]. Prick out the seedlings into individual pots when they are large enough to handle and plant them out in the summer. Cuttings of half-ripe wood succeed at almost any time in the growing season[200].

Other Names

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Native Range

TEMPERATE ASIA: Iran (north), Turkey, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia EUROPE: Czechoslovakia, Austria, Switzerland, Germany, Hungary, Poland, Ukraine (incl. Krym), Former Yugoslavia, Albania, Bulgaria, Greece, Italy, Spain (north), France (incl. Corsica)

Weed Potential

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Conservation Status

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Related Plants

Latin Name	Common Name	Habit	Height	Hardiness	Growth	Soil	Shade	Moisture	Edible	Medicinal	Other
Salvia glutinosa	Jupiter's Distaff, Sticky Sage	Perennial	1.2	4-8		LM	SN	DM	1	0	3

Growth: S = slow M = medium F = fast. Soil: L = light (sandy) M = medium H = heavy (clay). pH: A = acid N = neutral B = basic (alkaline). Shade: F = full shade S = semi-shade N = no shade. Moisture: D = dry M = Moist We = wet Wa = water.

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	Jul 28 2013 12:00AM

Salvia glutinosa is a highly invasive plant. It is currently threatening a part of the Appalachian Trail in NY. Please help spread the word not to plant! That you.

Salvia_glutinosa - L.