Little-leaf Sage
Little-leaf Sage
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Salvia microphylla
Salvia microphylla
Mint Bush Sage; Blackcurrant Sage; San Luis Sage
Sierra Madre Mountains of northern Mexico; also Arizona.
3
–
4 feet
3
–
4 feet
Part Sun/Shade
Low
Deer Resistant
Flowering
Hummingbirds
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About This Plant
Partial sun. A small, mostly evergreen salvia, blooming year-round, but especially in spring and autumn. The fragrance has been likened to currant, and rewards anyone brushing up against the leaves. Little-leaf Sage is similar to Autumn Sage but grows larger. There are visible veins and serrated edges on its leaves; Autumn Sage can be readily distinguished by unmarked leaves.
Salvia microphylla hybridizes easily with other salvias and is often used for this purpose. ‘Hot Lips,’ ‘San Carlos,’ and ‘San Luis’ are commercial varieties.
Maintenance
Occasional grooming; occasional supplemental water in sun. Cut back by one third as needed, usually in early spring.
Features
Plant Type:
Perennial
Size:
3-4' H, 3-4' W
Sunlight Requirements:
Part Sun/Shade
Soil Types:
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Wildlife:
Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Pollinators
Flower Color:
Pink, Red
Bloom Time:
February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November
Freeze Hardy:
Yes
Invasive:
No
Caution:
None
Coupon Eligible:
This plant goes well with
Salvia greggii
Tetraneuris scaposa
Salvia coccinea
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