sage
Salvia nemorosa 'Perfect Profusion'
Cycle:
Herbaceous Perennial
Watering:
Minimum
Hardiness Zone:
4 - 8
Flowers:
Flowers
Sun:
Full sun
Leaf:
Yes
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Low
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
pruning
Sage (Salvia nemorosa 'Perfect Profusion') should be pruned twice a year for best results. The first pruning should be done in early spring, before the plant begins actively growing. Remove any dead or damaged stems and foliage, as well as any diseased or weak growth. This will help to encourage new, healthy growth and will maintain a pleasing shape. Secondary pruning should be done in late summer, after flowering is complete. This will ensure that the plant continues to produce blooms for the following year. Remove spent flower spikes, and trim any branches that look straggly. If the plant has become leggy, it can be lightly sheared to stimulate branching. Overall, only remove up to a third of the plant's total foliage during pruning.
sunlight
Sage (Salvia nemorosa 'Perfect Profusion') prefers a partial shade environment and needs at least 3 to 4 hours of direct sunlight per day. The ideal location for this plant is in a spot that receives full sun in the morning and late afternoon, with some shade in between. It is best to have the plant receive consistent light, rather than sporadic bursts of full sun. These plants should not receive full sun for more than 6 consecutive hours daily, as this can damage the foliage.
watering
Sage (Salvia nemorosa 'Perfect Profusion') should be watered approximately once per week, or whenever the top inch of soil has become dry. When watering, it is best to soak the soil around the plant and avoid wetting the foliage. In summer, you may need to water more frequently if the plant is in direct sunlight or in a particularly dry environment. Be sure to empty any water that collects in the plant's saucer after each watering to avoid root rot.
Season
Hardiness Map
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.
