fuzzy Bolivian sage
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S. oxyphora is an herbaceous perennial, to 1.3m tall, with lanceolate to ovate leaves 7-22cm long. Spikes of cerise pink to cherry red flowers, each up to 4cm long and covered in fine hairs, are borne from summer into autumn
Scientific classification
- Species
- fuzzy Bolivian sage (Salvia oxyphora)
- 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
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of fuzzy Bolivian sage
Distribution map
Bolivia
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of fuzzy Bolivian sage
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fuzzy Bolivian sage care guide
- Even slightly damp soil needed, prevent substrate full dehydration
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Even slightly damp soil needed, prevent substrate full dehydration
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced diluted flower feed every three weeks warm growing months
Pruning
PruningPrune lightly as needed to remove unwanted shoots and keep the shrub in shape. Prune in spring.
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by softwood cuttings in spring or semi-hardwood cuttings in late summer
Growing
GrowingGrow under glass in loam-less or loam-based potting compost in full light with shade from hot sun. Grow outdoors in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or dappled shade in a frost-free border. Protect 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
Generally pest-free
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