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

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

Synonym:Salvia grahamii

Height

Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Hardiness
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Sun Exposure
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
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)

Danger
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Bloom Color

Bloom Time
Pink
Rose/Mauve

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

Other details
Evergreen
Deciduous
Provides Winter Interest
This plant is resistant to deer

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting
From woody stem cuttings

Category

Soil pH requirements
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds

Patent Information

Foliage Color

Bloom Characteristics

Water Requirements
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Where to Grow