Water
Water thoroughly when the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry to the touch. Avoid waterlogging, as Salvia dumetorum prefers well-draining conditions.
Reduce watering in winter, allowing the soil to dry out more between waterings to prevent root rot.
Also known as Eastern Meadow Sage
Salvia dumetorum is a woody perennial herb producing whorls of attractive lavender-blue flowers on upright stems, thriving in well-drained soil and full sun.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun
100% intensity
Prefers at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily for best flowering.
Moderate
50% intensity
Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Average to Warm
50% intensity
Thrives in temperatures between 18-24°C during the day, can tolerate cooler nights.
Outdoor
50% intensity
Light
25% intensity
Feed sparingly during the growing season.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water thoroughly when the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry to the touch. Avoid waterlogging, as Salvia dumetorum prefers well-draining conditions.
Reduce watering in winter, allowing the soil to dry out more between waterings to prevent root rot.
Prune back hard in early spring to encourage bushy growth and abundant flowering. Deadhead spent blooms regularly throughout the flowering season to promote continuous blooming and maintain a tidy appearance.
Cut back leggy stems to shape the plant.
Propagate from semi-hardwood cuttings taken in summer. Insert cuttings into a moist, well-draining potting mix. Alternatively, divide established clumps in spring or autumn.
Seeds can also be sown in spring, but may not come true to type.
Repot container-grown plants every 2-3 years in spring, or when they become root-bound. Use a good quality, well-draining potting compost.
Ensure the new pot has adequate drainage holes to prevent water accumulation around the roots.
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Where Salvia Dumetorum (Salvia dumetorum) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Lamiales |
| Family | Lamiaceae |
| Genus | Salvia |
| Species | Salvia dumetorum |
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