Jupiter's distaff

Salvia glutinosa

Salvia

Lamiaceae

Native Plants

Zone 4–9

🐾 Pet-Safe

Jupiter's distaff is a stately woodland sage that flourishes in partial shade with consistently moist, humus-rich soil. Its sticky, pale-yellow flowers are highly attractive to pollinators and make a striking statement in a shaded border or woodland garden. Prune back after flowering to encourage fresh growth and maintain a tidy form.

Care Requirements

Care Level

Moderate

Sun

Partial Shade

Water

Moderate

Growth Rate

Moderate

Mature Height

12″ – 36″

Soil

loam

Life Cycle

Perennial

Spacing

24″

Watering Schedule

Every 7-10 Days • Water Deeply Until Soil Is Evenly Moist, Then Allow The Top 1-2 Inches To Dry Before Watering Again

Soil pH

7 – 7.5

Temperature

-20° – 90°F

Mature Spread

up to 24″

Root Depth

Medium

Foliage

Medium

Propagation: Seed, Division

Ecology & Origin

Native to

Albania

Austria

Belarus

Bulgaria

Central European Rus

Corse

Czechoslovakia

East European Russia

France

Germany

Greece

Hungary

Iran

Italy

Krym

New York

North Caucasus

Poland

Romania

South European Russi

Attracts

🐝 Bees

🐝 Butterflies

🐝 Moths

Safety & Use

⚕ Medicinal

🐾 Pet-safe

Sources

Data: trefle, usda

Image: trefle.io — Taken Sep 4, 2022 by ana radin (cc-by-sa)

Hardiness Zones

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