baby sage
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S. microphylla is an evergreen shrub with light green, aromatic, ovate leaves and deep red flowers in terminal racemes in late summer and autumn
Scientific classification
- Species
- baby sage (Salvia microphylla)
- Genus
- Salvia
- Family
- Lamiaceae
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- Toxicity
- Shrubs
- Plant type
- 1-1.5 metres
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of baby sage
Distribution map
Mexico
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of baby sage
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baby sage 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 basal or softwood cuttings in spring or early summer or semi-ripe cuttings late summer or autumn with bottom heat
Growing
GrowingGrow in light, moist but well-drained soil in full sun with shelter from cold winds; may need protection from excessive winter wet
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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, capsid bug, leafhoppers and rosemary beetle
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