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Salvia nutans

Nodding Sage
Also known as: Salvia cernua Czern. ex Des.-Shost. +10 more
  • Salvia cernua Czern. ex Des.-Shost.
  • Salvia cremenecensis Besser
  • Salvia grandiflora Hornem.
  • Salvia hastata Etl.
  • Salvia nutans subsp. ruthenica (Weinm.) Nyman
  • Salvia pendula Besser
  • Salvia pendula var. betonicifolia (Etl.) Nyman
  • Salvia praemontana Klokov
  • Salvia pseudopendula Schur
  • Salvia ruthenica Weinm.
  • Sclarea nutans (L.) Soják
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Lamiaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.

Salvia nutans (commonly known as Nodding sage) is a herbaceous perennial within the Lamiaceae family. It originates in Temperate Asia and Europe. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions.

Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caucasus, Eastern Europe, Middle Europe, Southeastern Europe
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Belarus, Bulgaria, East European Russia, Greece, Hungary, Krym, North Caucasus, Northwest European Russia, Romania, South European Russia, Turkey-in-Europe, Ukraine

Introduced Range

Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Baltic States, Minnesota, New York

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