sage
Salvia nemorosa 'Pusztaflamme' PLUMOSA
Cycle:
Herbaceous Perennial
Watering:
Minimum
Hardiness Zone:
4 - 8
Flowers:
Flowers
Sun:
Full sun
Leaf:
Yes
Growth Rate:
High
Maintenance:
Low
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
pruning
For Sage (Salvia nemorosa 'Pusztaflamme' PLUMOSA), the best time for pruning is in mid to late spring (March-April) once it is done blooming. Pruning should be done lightly, removing only dead or diseased branches, no more than 1/3 of the total foliage. The pruned area should be shaped and thinned to stimulate new growth, allowing for good air circulation and improved light penetration throughout the shrub. If the Sage is kept as a container plant, pruning is not necessary, but taking off the flower spikes will encourage more blooming.
sunlight
The Sage plant (Salvia nemorosa 'Pusztaflamme' PLUMOSA) does best in full to partial sun. 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day is ideal, but no less than 4 hours of direct sunlight is needed in order for this plant to thrive. The optimal light for Sage plants will depend on the intensity of the sun in your area and how much shade is given to the plant throughout the day. In areas where full sunlight is more intense, partial sun might be more beneficial for successful growth. If Sage is planted in partial shade, more frequent watering and fertilizer may be needed to maintain vigor.
watering
Sage (Salvia nemorosa 'Pusztaflamme' PLUMOSA) should be watered moderately. Water the soil until it is moist, but avoid over-watering. Water the plant every 3-4 days when the soil becomes dry to the touch. In hotter summer months, water the sage more frequently, or when the soil is drying out quicker. The soil should never become parched or soggy. In the winter months cut back on the watering. The plant should only be watered when the soil is dry to the touch, but ensure the sage never completely dries out.
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.
