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How to Grow and Care for Mexican sage

Mexican sage, also known as Ramona, Mexican Blue Sage, Aztec Sage, Big Blue Sage, Limelight

Mexican sage thrives in full sunlight but also tolerates partial shade, ensuring adaptability in various garden settings. Watering should be moderate, with a focus on allowing the soil to dry out between waterings to prevent root rot, a particularly crucial care point for mexican sage. Regular pruning is warranted to encourage bushier growth and more vibrant blooms. These key care points highlight mexican sage's straightforward maintenance, making it a resilient choice for both novice and experienced gardeners.

Watering schedule: Every week

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing Mexican sage

Mexican sage

Mexican sage

Mexican sage

Toughness	High
Care Level	Medium
Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Perennial, Annual
Watering Schedule	Every week
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil Type	Garden Soil
Soil pH	6-7.5
Planting Time	Spring
Hardiness Zones	7-10

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Varieties of Mexican sage

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Mexican sage 'Amistad'

Mexican sage 'Amistad''s long blooming season makes it a sure choice in a garden display. With its captivating royal purple blooms escaping from almost-black calyces, who wouldn't want it to flower for a long time? Mexican sage 'Amistad' is thought to be a hybrid of Salvias guaranitica and gesneriiflora, and its name ('friendship' in Spanish) is a nod to its Argentinian heritage.

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Mexican sage 'Black & Bloom'

The mexican sage 'Black & Bloom' is a fragrant cultivar, smelling of anise when injured. It is an improved variety of Salvia Black & Blue with bigger flowers that bloom earlier, thicker leaves, and darker stems. With its ebony stems and rapid bloom habit, the mexican sage 'Black & Bloom' was named for its appearance. It is easy to care for and fast-growing, making it a welcome addition to gardens in borders.

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Blue anise sage 'Black and Blue'

Blue anise sage 'Black and Blue' is a very decorative member of the sage family with distinctive deep blue flowers that spring forth from black calyxes (hence 'black and blue'). This plant is notable for its aniseed aroma and flowers that attract butterflies and birds, including hummingbirds.

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