Salvia microphylla is a
strong robust plant. With or without care it will keep going in the garden. I
have grown Salvia microphylla on south facing slopes with no water and an errant homeowner who mowed
it pretty regularly.
This plant is still grown by some growers under the name of Salvia
grahamii. The Little Leaf Sage has also performed well in a dry garden under
Oaks. I have grown it in the most cared for situation that would have drowned a lesser
plant. Little Leaf Sage does gradually outgrow its space and have to
be headed back a bit. Fortunately Salvia microphylla will recover from even the most brutal
hack job. As with many of the Sages the fragrant
foliage makes this a pleasant task. Many varieties of this sage go by the old species names, cultivar
and common names; Delta Sage,
Cherry Sage, Graham Sage, Little Leaf Sage, Berzerkeley,
Hot Lips, Maraschino,
Wild Watermellon, and Baby Sage. All of the Salvia microphylla cultivars are great additions to the Hummingbird
Garden as well as the Butterfly
Garden.
High
resolution images of
Salvia microphylla are available.
