Overview

Salvia microphylla 'Belle de Loire' is a shrub in the genus Salvia, part of the Lamiaceae family. It typically grows around 1.2 m tall. Salvia microphylla 'Belle de Loire' grows best in full sun, and tolerates sandy and loamy soils. Its UK hardiness is rated H5.

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 moisture

Well-drained, Moist but well-drained

UK hardiness

H5

Plant details

Salvia microphylla 'Belle de Loire' size, habit and characteristics

Plant type

Shrub

Height

1.2 m

Frequently asked questions

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