pitcher sage
Also known as: bee sage
S. spathacea is a vigorous spreading perennial with rugose, arrow-shaped leaves white-hairy beneath, and stout stems bearing long purplish-red flowers in maroon calyces, with large maroon bracts under each whorl
Scientific classification
- Species
- pitcher sage (Salvia spathacea)
- Genus
- Salvia
- Family
- Lamiaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of pitcher sage
Distribution map
W and Southwestern California
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of pitcher sage
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pitcher sage care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningRemove flower spikes as they fade to prolong flowering
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed
Growing
GrowingGrow in light, moderately fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil. 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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