Salvia, Baby Sage, Blackcurrant Sage, Delta Sage, Graham's Sage, Little Leaf Sage
Salviamicrophylla 'Lutea'

Family: Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Salvia (SAL-vee-uh)
Species: microphylla (my-kro-FIL-uh)
Cultivar: Lutea

Height

Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Hardiness
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Sun Exposure
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

Danger
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade

Bloom Color
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Time
Pale Yellow

Foliage
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall

Other details
Smooth

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From hardwood cuttings
From hardwood heel cuttings
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost

Category

Soil pH requirements
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds

Patent Information

Foliage Color

Bloom Characteristics

Water Requirements
Perennials

Where to Grow