Salvia dumetorum (Salvia dumetorum)
Salvia dumetorum is a shrubby perennial native to the Mediterranean, featuring attractive foliage and vibrant purple to blue flowers.
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Sunlight
Prefers full sun for best flowering, but tolerates partial shade.
Watering
Water moderately, allowing soil to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce in winter.
Soil
Well-draining soil is essential. Prefers sandy or loamy soils with a neutral to slightly alkaline pH.
Temperature
Thrives in average room temperatures, prefers mild to warm conditions.
Habitat
Outdoor, Greenhouse
Fertilizer
Feed monthly during growing season with a balanced liquid fertilizer.
Care Requirements
Prefers full sun for best flowering, but tolerates partial shade.
At least 6 hours of direct sun daily.
Water moderately, allowing soil to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce in winter.
Ensure good drainage.
Well-draining soil is essential. Prefers sandy or loamy soils with a neutral to slightly alkaline pH.
Thrives in average room temperatures, prefers mild to warm conditions.
Ideal growing range 15-25 °C.
Outdoor, Greenhouse
Feed monthly during growing season with a balanced liquid fertilizer.
Avoid over-fertilizing.
Plant Overview
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Category
Flowering, Ornamental
Plant Place Type
Ground, Garden, Pot
Plant Environment
Outdoor, Greenhouse
Lifespan
Perennials
Plant Height
0.5-1 m
Spread
0.5-1 m
Growth Rate
Moderate
Dormancy
Semi-evergreen to deciduous in colder climates
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Simple
Flower Size
1-2 cm
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- kingdomPlantae
- divisionTracheophyta
- classMagnoliopsida
- orderLamiales
- familyLamiaceae
- genusSalvia
- speciesSalvia dumetorum
Toxic for humans
No
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Toxic for pets
No
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Edible
No