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Sticky sage
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Sticky sage

Salvia glutinosa
In the United States: Introduced

Sticky sage produces nectar-rich flowers visited by honeybees and bumblebees in summer. Peak bloom occurs July through August. The herbaceous perennial has sticky glandular hairs on stems and leaves.

Nectarlow
Pollenlow
Bloom (US) July–September
Duration~2 months
TypePerennial
Sunfull

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