Salvia microphylla 'Angel Wings' — Bushy

Overview

Salvia microphylla 'Angel Wings' is a bushy shrub in the genus Salvia, part of the Lamiaceae family, with deciduous foliage. It typically grows around 1.2 m tall. Salvia microphylla 'Angel Wings' grows best in full sun, and tolerates sandy and loamy soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, coastal, cottage and informal garden, wildlife gardens and flower borders and beds.

About

Salvia microphylla, synonyms including Salvia grahamii, Salvia lemmonii and Salvia neurepia; the baby sage, Graham's sage, or blackcurrant sage, is an evergreen shrub found in the wild in southeastern Arizona and the mountains of eastern, western, and southern Mexico. It is a very complex species which easily hybridizes, resulting in numerous hybrids and cultivars brought into horticulture since the 1990s.

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About the genus

Salvia is the largest genus of plants in the sage family Lamiaceae, with just under 1,000 species of shrubs, herbaceous perennials, and annuals. Within the Lamiaceae, Salvia is part of the tribe Mentheae within the subfamily Nepetoideae. One of several genera commonly referred to as sage, it includes two widely used herbs, Salvia officinalis and Salvia rosmarinus.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Salvia

Sunlight: Full sun
Soil type: Sandy, Loamy
Soil pH: Neutral
Soil moisture: Well-drained, Moist but well-drained
Aspect: South-facing
Exposure: Sheltered
UK hardiness: H5

Plant details

Salvia microphylla 'Angel Wings' size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: Shrub
Habit: Bushy
Foliage: Deciduous
Height: 1.2 m
Suggested uses: City and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens, Flower borders and beds

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Salvia microphylla 'Angel Wings'

Propagation: Basal cuttings, Softwood cuttings, Semi-ripe cuttings
Pest resistance: Slugs, Snails, Aphids
Disease resistance: Honey fungus, Powdery mildews, Verticillium wilt, Foot and root rots

Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to plant Salvia microphylla 'Angel Wings'?

Salvia microphylla 'Angel Wings' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.

What soil does Salvia microphylla 'Angel Wings' need?

Salvia microphylla 'Angel Wings' grows best in sandy and loamy soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained to moist but well-drained.