candelabrum sage
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S. candelabrum is a woody-based perennial of erect habit, to 1m in height, with lance-shaped or oblong leaves and whorls of violet-blue, 2-lipped flowers 4cm in length, forming a branched inflorescence
Scientific classification
- Species
- candelabrum sage (Salvia candelabrum)
- Genus
- Salvia
- Family
- Lamiaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of candelabrum sage
Distribution map
Spain
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of candelabrum sage
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candelabrum sage care guide
- Water moderately, keep soil evenly moist during growth, reduce in winter.
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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Watering
Water moderately, keep soil evenly moist during growth, reduce in winter.
Fertilizing
FertilizingApply a balanced fertilizer in spring and again in mid-summer.
Pruning
PruningRemove flower spikes as they fade to prolong flowering
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed sown in spring
Growing
GrowingGrow in light, moderately fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil. Good on chalky soil but can die overwinter if grown on heavy soils. Best in full sun but can tolerate light partial shade
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely), powdery mildews, verticillium wilt and foot and root rots
Pests
Generally pest-free
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