Baby Sage (Salvia microphylla)
Salvia microphylla 'Hot Lips' is a perennial shrub with distinctive bicolored red and white flowers, blooming from spring to autumn. It attracts pollinators and thrives i
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Sunlight
Full sun to partial shade
Watering
Moderate, allow soil to dry between waterings
Soil
Well-drained, fertile, loamy or sandy soil with a neutral to slightly alkaline pH.
Temperature
Prefers warm temperatures, hardy to -10°C
Habitat
Outdoor
Fertilizer
Light feeding in spring
Care Requirements
Full sun to partial shade
Moderate, allow soil to dry between waterings
Well-drained, fertile, loamy or sandy soil with a neutral to slightly alkaline pH.
Prefers warm temperatures, hardy to -10°C
Outdoor
Light feeding in spring
Plant Overview
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Category
Flowering, Ornamental
Plant Place Type
Garden, Pot, Ground
Plant Environment
Outdoor
Lifespan
Perennials
Plant Height
0.6-1.2 m
Spread
0.6-1.2 m
Growth Rate
Medium
Dormancy
Semi-evergreen to deciduous
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Ovate to lanceolate
Flower Size
2-3 cm
Optimal Sunlight Lux
75000
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- kingdomPlantae
- divisionTracheophyta
- classMagnoliopsida
- orderLamiales
- familyLamiaceae
- genusSalvia
- speciesSalvia microphylla
Toxic for humans
No
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Toxic for pets
No
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Edible
Yes
Non-toxic to humans and pets.