Salvia glutinosa (sticky clary)
Botanical Information
| Family | Lamiaceae |
| Genus | Salvia |
| Species | glutinosa |
| Category | Perennials |
| Origin | Native to Mexico. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 6 - 7 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 6b |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H6 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | (-20) - (-15) |
| Temperature (°F) | 4 - 5 |
| Height | 0.5 - 1 m |
| Spread | 0.1 - 0.5 m |
| Growth | Fast |
| Flowering Period | June, July, August, September |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | A shrubby perennial with violet-blue flowers and drooping, grey-green leaves. |
| Shape | Clump-forming habit. |
| Landscape | Wonderful addition to flower beds, borders, and cutting gardens. |
| Propagation | Propagate by seed or cuttings under mist and bottom heat. |
| Cultivation | Grows as a warm weather annual in average, evenly moist, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Tolerates poor soils and some drought. |
| Pests | Downy and powdery mildew may cause problems. |
| Notable Specimens | Trengwainton garden, Madron, Cornwall, United Kingdom. |
Photographs
Salvia glutinosa, form. Trengwainton garden, Madron, Cornwall, United Kingdom. 17/10/2019.
Salvia glutinosa, leaf. Trengwainton garden, Madron, Cornwall, United Kingdom. 17/10/2019.