sage
Salvia nemorosa 'White Profusion'
Cycle:
Herbaceous Perennial
Watering:
Minimum
Hardiness Zone:
4 - 8
Flowers:
Flowers
Sun:
Full sun
Leaf:
Yes
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Low
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
pruning
Pruning of Sage (Salvia nemorosa ‘White Profusion’) should not typically be necessary, as the plant naturally has a neat and tidy growth habit. If desired however, lightly prune in the spring as new growth begins to emerge. The best time to prune sage is after it has bloomed and started to turn brown. Deadheading spent flowers will also encourage reblooming and more compact growth. To shape the plants, or to keep them from getting too leggy, shear or lightly trim the sage plants back to the size and shape desired, anytime during the growing season. A light pruning of the tips of the stems in mid-June will help encourage a second flush of blooms.
sunlight
Sage (Salvia nemorosa 'White Profusion') prefers full sun to partial shade. It needs at least 4 to 6 hours of direct sun each day. It is important to provide adequate sunlight for optimal growth and flowering. The plant does best in full sun during the morning hours and partial shade in the afternoon during the hottest hours of the day. Early morning sunlight is especially important as it helps to trigger the plant's natural flowering cycle. If possible, avoid moving the sage too frequently as this can affect its flowering cycle.
watering
Water sage (Salvia nemorosa 'White Profusion') deeply once per week with a thorough soak that thoroughly saturates the soil. Allow the soil to dry out before watering again. If you're uncertain if it needs water, check the soil approximately 2 to 3 inches below the surface. If the soil feels dry, water it until the soil is saturated. Watering too often or too shallowly can lead to root rot. It is important to avoid overwatering, as sages do not like to be wet.
Lantana, or Lantana camara, is a beautiful and popular flower choice for Zone 9 gardens. This evergreen shrub produces vibrant clusters of purple, pink, orange, yellow, or white flowers and is often used as both a perennial and annual in warmer climates. Lantana is considered deer-resistant and drought-tolerant, making it a great choice for novice gardeners and those with dry gardens. Lantana does best when it receives full sunlight, regular water, and fertilizer. It is generally a low-maintenance plant, and is able to tolerate both high and low temperatures. Homeowners in Zone 9 can also enjoy lantana in a number of ways – it can be used as a border along pathways or gardens, as a ground cover, or in containers. Lantana is also known to attract butterflies and hummingbirds, making it an ideal choice for the environmentally conscious gardener. Pruning is necessary to keep lantana tidy, with it generally done around early summer. As a tropical species, lantana will die back to the ground when temperatures drop to freezing; however, it will typically bloom again in the spring.
