Salvia glabrescens

Makino

Lamiaceae Edible: Leaves 15 iNaturalist observations

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Summary

A compact perennial sage growing 0.3 m tall. Hermaphroditic flowers pollinated by insects. Grows in light sandy to medium loamy well-drained soils across mildly acid to basic pH ranges. Tolerates semi-shade to full sun and adapts to both dry and moist soils.

Description

Edible Uses

The tender parts of the plant are eaten boiled.

Medicinal Uses

None known

Distribution

It is a temperate plant.

Where It Grows

Asia, Japan,

Cultivation

We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though judging by its native range it should succeed outdoors in many parts of this country. It is very closely related to S. nipponica. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus. Requires a very well-drained light sandy soil in a sunny position. Prefers a rich soil. Plants can be killed by excessive winter wet. Members of this genus are rarely if ever troubled by browsing deer.

Propagation

Sow seed in March or April in a greenhouse; germination usually takes place within 2 weeks. Prick out seedlings into individual pots when large enough to handle and plant out in early summer. In areas at the limits of the plant's hardiness, grow on under glass through the first winter and plant out in late spring the following year. Cuttings of half-ripe wood can be taken at almost any time during the growing season.