sage

Sage (Salvia nemorosa 'Schwellenburg') is a perennial plant with a long blooming period and low water requirements. For best results, water sage once a week, enough to keep the soil moist but not soggy. During the growing season, you may need to increase watering to twice per week in hot, dry weather. In the winter, reduce watering to every 2 weeks or less. If the soil is extremely dry, water only when absolutely necessary. Be careful not to overwater, as this can cause root rot.

Sage (Salvia nemorosa 'Schwellenburg') requires a minimum of 6-8 hours of sun per day. This plant prefers full sun in the morning and afternoon, with a bit of light shade or filtered light in the afternoon during the hottest parts of the day. In cool climates, sage will tolerate more shade than heat. It's best to avoid planting it in a location with more than 8 hours of direct sun daily. In some regions, it can be grown in part shade, particularly in the hotter months, when it may not be able to handle the intense heat.

Sage (Salvia nemorosa 'Schwellenburg') requires relatively light pruning throughout the season. Pruning of this species should begin with the first signs of new growth in late spring. Trimming back the flower stems and removing any dead wood is recommended at this point. As the plant begins to flower, deadheading any fading blooms will help encourage more flowers to form. To keep the plant full and bushy, light pruning should be done periodically throughout the season. After the flowering period has ended, pruning can be done once more for the season. Cut back any tall stems to about half their height, so they will stay shorter and bushier for the following season. Sage should not be pruned too severely as this can reduce the amount of flowers it produces the next year.