Salvia microphylla

Also Known As

Baby Sage
Blackcurrant Sage
Graham's Sage

Plant type

shrub, perennial

size

H: 4'
W: 4'

planting zones

8a-11

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Salvia microphylla plant details

Salvia microphylla is a broadleaf evergreen perennial shrub with green foliage. In fall, spring, summer and winter red flowers emerge. Attracts beneficial insects and hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - occasional water. Does well in well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Salvia microphylla

Plant type: perennial shrub
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 4 FT wide, 4 FT tall
Flowers: red blooms in fall, spring, summer and winter

GROWING CONDITIONS for Salvia microphylla

USDA Zones: 8a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Naming this natty Salvia "small leaves" is like identifying a Ferrari by its tires. The long blooming scarlet-red flowers and thick wine-red stems, which are inscribed with a notable silver-white stripe running down each side, provide dynamic counterpoints to pleasantly scented, lustrous green serrated leaves. Indigenous to southeastern Arizona and Mexico's mountainous regions, where it is known as "myrtle of the mountain", our cutting propagated strain forges a dense, shrubby evergreen patch. The proud parent of many popular cultivars, its steadfast good looks promise a lot of mileage.

By: Digging Dog Nursery

A small to medium, dense, evergreen shrub. Small, dark green leaves are produced in pairs on square, red and white striped stems. In winter, and to a lesser extent throughout the year, masses of bright scarlet, tubular hooded flowers are produced, which nectar feeding birds adore. Prune as desired after flowering in spring.