Every autumn, Mexican Bush Sage puts on one of the most magnificent floral displays in my garden. The velvety purple flower spikes bloom late in the season when many other plants are winding down, giving us an awesome show before winter sets in. Because we are in Zone 7 here in Tennessee, Salvia leucantha is … Read more
I’ve said repeatedly that I’m a fan of salvias. It’s no wonder since they bloom prolifically, are easy to care for, and attract pollinators right and left. One salvia in my garden (among many) that I’ve accumulated is the ‘Blue Bedder’ Salvia farinacea which is also called Blue Bedder Sage. It’s not reliably hardy to … Read more
Do you want to know how to propagate salvia? Learn more about growing and propagating salvia in your home garden!
Salvia is one of my favorite perennials to propagate and spring and summer are the best times to do root cuttings of salvia from stem tip cuttings. Pretty soon our gardens will be filled with salvia blooms and you’ll see why I like them so much. I’ll post a picture at the bottom of this … Read more
Spring is a great time for what? PERENNIAL PLANT PROPAGATION! OK, I get excited about making new plants and I wanted to share a little of what I’ve been working on in the garden. Spring really is a great time to take cuttings of your perennials, in fact it might be the best time. If … Read more