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Roseleaf Sage (Salvia involucrata)

Salvia involucrata, commonly known as Roseleaf Sage, is a perennial shrub with showy pink flowers blooming from summer to fall. It adds vibrant color to gardens.

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Sunlight

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Watering

Keep soil consistently moist but well-drained.

Soil

Well-draining, fertile soil. Slightly acidic to neutral pH is ideal.

Temperature

Thrives in temperatures between 18-24°C.

Habitat

Outdoor, Indoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed with balanced liquid fertilizer during the growing season.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Provide afternoon shade in hot climates.

Water

Keep soil consistently moist but well-drained.

Reduce in cooler months.

Soil

Well-draining, fertile soil. Slightly acidic to neutral pH is ideal.

Temperature

Thrives in temperatures between 18-24°C.

Can tolerate cooler temperatures but may go dormant.

Habitat

Outdoor, Indoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed with balanced liquid fertilizer during the growing season.

Every 4-6 weeks.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Shrub

Plant Category

Flowering, Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Ground, Pot

Plant Environment

Outdoor, Indoor, Greenhouse

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

1.2-1.8 m

Spread

0.9-1.2 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

Semi-dormant in cooler climates

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Opposite, ovate to elliptic

Flower Size

3-5 cm

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Synonyms
Belospis laevigata (Kunth) Raf.
Salvia bethellii Van Geert
Salvia laevigata Kunth
Salvia palafoxiana Sessé & Moc.
Salvia ventricosa Sessé & Moc.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderLamiales
  • familyLamiaceae
  • genusSalvia
  • speciesSalvia involucrata
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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Edible

No

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