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Salvia uliginosa (Salvia uliginosa)

Bog Sage (Salvia uliginosa) is a vigorous perennial herb with striking blue flowers and an upright growth habit, ideal for moist garden borders.

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Sunlight

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Watering

Keep soil consistently moist, water deeply when dry.

Soil

Moist, well-drained soil. Adaptable to various soil types but thrives in humus-rich conditions.

Temperature

Grows best in moderate temperatures.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Feed with balanced fertilizer in spring and mid-summer.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Tolerates heat if soil is moist.

Water

Keep soil consistently moist, water deeply when dry.

Especially important during dry spells.

Soil

Moist, well-drained soil. Adaptable to various soil types but thrives in humus-rich conditions.

Temperature

Grows best in moderate temperatures.

Ideal range 15-25 °C.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Feed with balanced fertilizer in spring and mid-summer.

Avoid over-fertilizing.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Herb

Plant Category

Flowering, Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Ground, Garden

Plant Environment

Outdoor

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

1-1.5 m

Spread

0.6-1 m

Growth Rate

Fast

Dormancy

Deciduous

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Simple

Flower Size

2.5-3 cm

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Synonyms
Salvia lanceolata Larrañaga
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderLamiales
  • familyLamiaceae
  • genusSalvia
  • speciesSalvia uliginosa
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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Edible

No

Non-toxic to pets and humans.

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