Little Leaf Sage
The Little Leaf Sage (Salvia microphylla)
is a fully hardy perennial evergreen shrub/subshrub with dark pink flowers in late Spring, early Autumn, early Summer, late Summer and mid Summer, and it takes less than 1 year to flower. It grows well in direct sun, and prefers medium levels of water. The flowers are labiate shaped arranged in a raceme inflorescence. It has average drought tolerance.
Soil
Salvia microphylla grows in soils ranging from a pH of 6 (acidic ranges from 5.6 to 6) to 8 (slightly alkaline ranges from 7.6 to 8). It is adapted to chalk, clay loam, loam, loamy sand, sandy clay loam and sandy loam soils, and prefers medium fertility.
Growth
This is a erect plant and has a clump forming growth form, and has an ultimate height of 1.5m / 4.9ft and spread of 0.6m / 2ft. It can take 2-3 years to reach its ultimate height.
Leaves
It has green leaves. They are obtuse in shape.
Exposure
The plant prefers a sheltered situation.
Uses
City courtyard garden, coastal/seaside suitable, container plant, cottage informal garden, flower border and bed, mediterranean, wall side and drought resistant.
Progagation
Propagation techniques include cuttings and division.
-12°C / 10.4F 6 to 8 2-3 years 1.5m / 4.9ft 0.6m / 2ft
| Scientific classifications [Edit] | |
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| Genus ? | Salvia |
| Specific epithet ? | microphylla |
| Synonyms (other names) | [Edit] |
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| Common names |
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| Baby sage (United States), Delta Sage (Ireland), Graham's Sage (Ireland), Little Leaf Sage (Ireland), Cherry Sage (Ireland), Blackcurrant Sage (Ireland) |
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