Baby sage Salvia microphylla

ABOUT
S. microphylla is an evergreen shrub with light green, aromatic, ovate leaves and deep red flowers in terminal racemes in late summer and autumn
Plant Info
Care
Common Problems
About this plant
Names
Family
Lamiaceae
Synonyms
baby sage
Common names
Salvia macellaria
Characteristics
Foliage type
Evergreen
Height
1-1.5 metres
Spread
0.5-1 metres
Hardiness zones
H4
Light
Full Sun
Pruning
group 9
Soil
SoilChalk, Loam, Sand
Suitable locations
Hardiness zone
Flower borders and beds Wall-side Borders City & Courtyard Gardens Coastal Cottage & Informal Garden Patio & Container Plants
Propogation
Propagate by basal or softwood cuttings in spring or early summer or semi-ripe cuttings late summer or autumn with bottom heat
Pests
May be prone to slugs and snails, capsid bug, leafhoppers or rosemary beetle
Diseases
Generally disease free in well-drained soil
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