Salvia interrupta
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A clump-forming herbaceous perennial with bright green, three lobed soft, hairy, fragrant leaves. Blue to mauve flowers with a white throat appear in pairs or sometimes whorls on tall green-grey stems above the foliage from spring through to summer, sometimes flowering on into the autumn if dead-headed. Drought-tolerant once established
Scientific classification
- Species
- Salvia interrupta (Salvia interrupta)
- Genus
- Salvia
- Family
- Lamiaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 1-1.5 metres
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- Semi evergreen
- Foliage
- Clump forming · Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Salvia interrupta
Distribution map
Morocco
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Salvia interrupta
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Salvia interrupta care guide
- Water moderately, let upper soil dry between waterings
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Water moderately, let upper soil dry between waterings
Fertilizing
FertilizingLight balanced feed in spring and during bloom flush
Pruning
PruningPrune lightly as needed to remove unwanted shoots and keep the shrub in shape. Prune in mid- to late spring.
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by softwood cuttings in spring or semi-hardwood cuttings in late summer
Growing
GrowingGrow in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun, although this variety will tolerate a little 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
May be susceptible to slugs, snails and glasshouse leafhopper
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