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

Salviamicrophylla

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

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Roseville, California

Douglas, Georgia

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Rotterdam, NY (Zone 5b) | October 2005 | positive

Salvia microphylla, Lutea is growing in my front yard where it gets alot of shade. It has not stopped blooming and it's October, new buds...Read More

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