blue sage
Also known as: Florida blue sage
A lax evergreen shrub with lustrous, lance-shaped leaves and terminal spikes of deep blue flowers in winter
Scientific classification
- Species
- blue sage (Eranthemum pulchellum)
- Genus
- Eranthemum
- Family
- Acanthaceae
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- Toxicity
- Conservatory Greenhouse · Shrubs
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 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 blue sage
Distribution map
Himalaya, Western China, India
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of blue sage
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blue sage care guide
- Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth
Pruning
PruningUsually little pruning is needed. Lightly shape if necessary, removing dead, damaged or diseased shoots. Prune after flowering.
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by rooting softwood cuttings in late spring or early summer. Bottom heat will be required
Growing
GrowingGrow under glass in a loam based potting compost in bright filtered light with shade from hot sun. Water moderately in growth applying a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly. Water sparingly in winter
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease free
Pests
glasshouse whitefly may be a problem
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