Salvia lavandulifolia

Lavender Sage

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Aromatic perennial shrub with narrow grey-green leaves and vibrant blue-violet flower spikes in summer. Native to the Mediterranean region, drought tolerant.
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Plant Details

Common Name Lavender Sage
Family Lamiaceae
Genus Salvia
Species Lavandulifolia
Origin Mediterranean Basin
Blooming Summer flowering spikes, blue-violet
Leaf Color Grey-green, silvery
Sunlight Sun
Category Kitchen garden plants
Pet Friendly check Yes
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-drained, sandy or calcareous soil. Avoid heavy clay.

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Watering

Moderate during establishment; drought tolerant once mature. Allow soil to dry between waterings.

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Sunlight & Care

Requires full sun exposure for optimal growth and flowering intensity.

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Fertilization

Low nutrient requirements. Apply balanced fertilizer sparingly in early spring.

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Pruning

Trim spent flower heads after blooming to encourage bushiness and prevent self-seeding.

Pest Control Aphid Spider Mite Whitefly

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 3 months
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Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
41° – 100°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
30% – 70%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
3000 – 60000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1000 – 2500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
15% – 45%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)
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Common Problems

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