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South African sage wood

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Semi-evergreen shrub of arching habit, to 3m tall, with sage-like, finely wrinkled, lance-shaped, grey-green leaves. Narrow panicles of small, fragrant pale mauve flowers, orange in the throat, during spring or early summer

Scientific classification

Species: South African sage wood (Buddleja salviifolia)
Genus: Buddleja
Family: Scrophulariaceae

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Toxicity: Shrubs
Plant type: 2.5-4 metres
Height: 2.5-4 metres
Spread: Semi evergreen
Foliage: Bushy
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Full sun
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South African sage wood pictures

Distribution of South African sage wood

Distribution map

E and Southern Africa

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of South African sage wood

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South African sage wood care guide

Deep soak when surface soil dries, tolerate moderate drought
Watering: Full sun
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Watering

Deep soak when surface soil dries, tolerate moderate drought

Fertilizing

Weak balanced liquid feed monthly spring and summer months

Pruning

Cut flowered growth back to strong young shoots below, removing up to a fifth of old stems near the base each year. Prune after flowering has finished.

Propagation

Root semi-ripe cuttings in summer

Growing

Generally best grown by a warm, sunny wall in mild locations where it will produce better flowering. This South African species needs well-drained soil in full sun with shelter from cold winds. See buddleja cultivation for more detailed advice

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