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Baby Sage

Salvia Microphylla 'Berzerkeley'

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Overview

Salvia microphylla 'Berzerkeley', commonly known as Baby Sage, is a compact perennial, flourishing with vivid magenta blooms from May to frost. It boasts small, aromatic green foliage and reaches a mature size of approximately 18-24 inches in height and width. Hardy in USDA zones 7-10, it thrives in full sun to part shade and prefers well-drained soil. Drought-tolerant once established, it's perfect for low-water landscapes and hummingbird gardens.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, LowZones 8–10Type ShrubClimate Temperate
Baby Sage (Salvia Microphylla 'Berzerkeley') — which extends from late spring through the fall; the lightly textured foliage emits a delightful, image 67
Baby Sage (Salvia Microphylla 'Berzerkeley') — ovate leaves with a light green to gray-green hue; its compact form also allows it to fit well in smaller gardenBaby Sage (Salvia Microphylla 'Berzerkeley') — Hardy in USDA zones 7 to 9, this plant thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained, image 37Baby Sage (Salvia Microphylla 'Berzerkeley') — though regular watering during extended dry periods will maintain its vigor; commonly referred to as Baby SageBaby Sage (Salvia Microphylla 'Berzerkeley') — <br><br>These salvia plants are highly attractive to pollinators; hardy in USDA zones 7 to 9, this plant thrivesBaby Sage (Salvia Microphylla 'Berzerkeley') — The lightly textured foliage emits a delightful fragrance when disturbed; which extends from late spring throughBaby Sage (Salvia Microphylla 'Berzerkeley') — 'Berzerkeley' is drought tolerant; shrub with pink blooms, image 62+62

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Extra in Summer, Low
USDA zones
8–10

Shape & size

Mature height
1–2 Ft.
Mature width
2–3 Ft.

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Lamiaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Baby Sage (Salvia Microphylla 'Berzerkeley') — which extends from late spring through the fall; the lightly textured foliage emits a delightful, image 67
Baby Sage (Salvia Microphylla 'Berzerkeley') — ovate leaves with a light green to gray-green hue; its compact form also allows it to fit well in smaller garden
Baby Sage (Salvia Microphylla 'Berzerkeley') — Hardy in USDA zones 7 to 9, this plant thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained, image 37
Baby Sage (Salvia Microphylla 'Berzerkeley') — though regular watering during extended dry periods will maintain its vigor; commonly referred to as Baby Sage
Baby Sage (Salvia Microphylla 'Berzerkeley') — <br><br>These salvia plants are highly attractive to pollinators; hardy in USDA zones 7 to 9, this plant thrives
Baby Sage (Salvia Microphylla 'Berzerkeley') — The lightly textured foliage emits a delightful fragrance when disturbed; which extends from late spring through
Baby Sage (Salvia Microphylla 'Berzerkeley') — 'Berzerkeley' is drought tolerant; shrub with pink blooms, image 62
Baby Sage (Salvia Microphylla 'Berzerkeley') — shrub for full or half; <br><br>In a design context
Baby Sage (Salvia Microphylla 'Berzerkeley') — shrub with pink blooms; 'Berzerkeley' is drought tolerant
Baby Sage (Salvia Microphylla 'Berzerkeley') — which extends from late spring through the fall
Baby Sage (Salvia Microphylla 'Berzerkeley') — Drought-tolerant once established, it's perfect for low-water landscapes and hummingbird gardens; this cultivar
Baby Sage (Salvia Microphylla 'Berzerkeley') — shrub with pink blooms
Baby Sage (Salvia Microphylla 'Berzerkeley') — <br><br>In a design context; shrub for full or half, image 69
Baby Sage (Salvia Microphylla 'Berzerkeley') — commonly referred to as Baby Sage; though regular watering during extended dry periods will maintain its vigor
Baby Sage (Salvia Microphylla 'Berzerkeley') — providing long-lasting color in the garden; which adds an additional layer of life and movement to the landscape
Baby Sage (Salvia Microphylla 'Berzerkeley') — commonly referred to as Baby Sage
Baby Sage (Salvia Microphylla 'Berzerkeley') — flourishing with vivid magenta blooms from May to frost; making it an excellent choice for borders
Baby Sage (Salvia Microphylla 'Berzerkeley') — The lightly textured foliage emits a delightful fragrance when disturbed; which extends from late, image 58
Baby Sage (Salvia Microphylla 'Berzerkeley') — The lightly textured foliage emits a delightful fragrance when disturbed
Baby Sage (Salvia Microphylla 'Berzerkeley') — commonly known as Baby Sage
Baby Sage (Salvia Microphylla 'Berzerkeley') — though regular watering during extended dry periods will maintain its vigor; commonly referred to as, image 63
Baby Sage (Salvia Microphylla 'Berzerkeley') — making it an excellent choice for borders; flourishing with vivid magenta blooms from May to frost, image 59
Baby Sage (Salvia Microphylla 'Berzerkeley') — ovate leaves with a light green to gray-green hue
Baby Sage (Salvia Microphylla 'Berzerkeley') — flourishing with vivid magenta blooms from May to frost
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