Rose Leaf Sage
Salvia involucrata
Also known as
Sage
Full Sun
Easy care
Moderate watering
Half-hardy
10a
USDA zone
-1°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
|---|---|---|
1.5m | Max | 1m |
1m | Min | 50cm |
5 years to reach maturity
Flowering
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spring
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summer
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autumn
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winter
This plant has a mild fragrance
Rose Leaf Sage Overview
This tall woody based perennial has heart shaped leaves that can get to 10 cm long. In summer and autumn it produces stems bearing 2 lipped purplish pink flowers that can be 5cm long. This plant prefers a light, humus-rich, moderately fertile soil that is moist but well-drained. It will tolerate drier locations once established.
How to harvest Rose Leaf Sage
Flowering stems can be cut for floral arrangements as required.
How to propagate Rose Leaf Sage
Cuttings
Take basal or softwood cuttings in spring or early summer or semi hardwood cuttings in late summer but give bottom heat.
Seed
Sow seed of half hardy annuals under glass in early spring and of fully hardy species outdoors in mid-spring.
Division
You can propagate perennials by division in the spring.
Special features of Rose Leaf Sage
Attractive flowers
Attracts useful insects
Other uses of Rose Leaf Sage
This sun loving plant suits being included in flower borders or wall side borders in Urban, Coastal, Mediterranean and cottage style plantings
