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Sticky Sage (Salvia glutinosa)

Sticky Sage (Salvia glutinosa) is a perennial herb native to Europe and Southwest Asia, known for its sticky foliage and bright yellow flowers.

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Sunlight

Prefers partial shade to full sun.

Watering

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

Soil

Well-draining, fertile loam or sandy soil. Tolerates a range of soil types.

Temperature

Thrives in moderate temperatures.

Habitat

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed monthly during the growing season with a balanced liquid fertilizer.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers partial shade to full sun.

Protect from intense afternoon sun in hot climates.

Water

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

Reduce watering in winter.

Soil

Well-draining, fertile loam or sandy soil. Tolerates a range of soil types.

Temperature

Thrives in moderate temperatures.

Ideal range 15-25 °C.

Habitat

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed monthly during the growing season with a balanced liquid fertilizer.

Avoid over-fertilizing.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Herb

Plant Category

Flowering, Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Ground, Garden, Pot

Plant Environment

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

0.6-1.2 m

Spread

0.4-0.6 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

Deciduous

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Opposite, ovate to oblong, toothed

Flower Size

2-3 cm

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Synonyms
Drymosphace glutinosa (L.) Opiz
Glutinaria acuminata Raf.
Glutinaria glutinosa (L.) Raf.
Sclarea glutinosa (L.) Mill.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderLamiales
  • familyLamiaceae
  • genusSalvia
  • speciesSalvia glutinosa
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

Rating: 0/5

Edible

No

Non-toxic to pets and humans.

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