Species sage
light-pink flowers with pink-green buds, olive-green leaves and stems

sage

Salvia 'Eveline'

Salvia 'Eveline' is a perennial variety of sage shrub with striking dark purple stems and flowers. The sweetly scented foliage has a hint of lavender, with small, deep green oval-shaped leaves. Any garden that enjoys full sunlight will be enriched when this shrub begins to bloom in late spring, with buzzing bees and butterflies attracted to its bright violet-blue blooms and its contrasting creamy-white calyces. This stunning and hardy shrub is perfect for the home garden, and its evergreen leaves add a touch of color all year round.

Cycle:

Herbaceous Perennial

Watering:

Minimum

Propagation:

Division,Cutting,Layering Propagation,Seed Propagation

Hardiness Zone:

4 - 8

Flowers:

Pink and purple Flowers

Sun:

Full sun

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green

Growth Rate:

Low

Maintenance:

Low

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Care Level:

Medium

watering

Sage (Salvia 'Eveline') should be watered frequently but lightly. Allow the top inch of soil to dry out before you add more water. During the summer months, water the plant 1-2 times a week and during the winter months, water it once every week or 2. Make sure to never over-water sage as it could cause the roots to rot. Ensure that the soil draining is enough to allow excess water to evaporate and never let the roots sit in water.

sunlight

Sage (Salvia 'Eveline') requires 5-6 hours of direct sunlight a day to thrive. This should be provided in the morning and/or late afternoon when the sun's rays are less intense. This plant should be kept out of direct midday sunlight to protect it from sunburn. Sage can do well in partial shade, but it won't develop the deep purple tone it's known for without adequate sunlight.

pruning

For Sage (Salvia 'Eveline'), pruning should be done in early spring or mid-spring as soon as new growth appears. Remove dead, diseased, and weak branches. Prune to shape the plant by cutting back branches to desired length. Avoid pruning more than 1/3 of the width of the bush. Remove any remaining leaves that have become discolored or limp. After pruning, make sure to fertilize and water.

Season

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Starts Flowering

Salvia 'Eveline' typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.

Starts Flowering

Salvia 'Eveline' typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.

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