The name 'salvia' derives from the Latin salveo, meaning 'I heal' or 'I save'. Sage was used as a healing plant by Greeks and Romans.
Salvia microphylla 'Cerro Potosi' is an evergreen shrub with aromatic leaves and striking magenta flowers from midsummer to late autumn - they're popular with bees.
Salvia microphylla 'Cerro Potosi' hails from the mountains of Mexico, so it likes a sunny spot. It’s very drought tolerant.
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Salvia ‘Cerro potosi’ and wildlife
Salvia ‘Cerro potosi’ is known for attracting bees and butterflies/moths.
Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is not known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
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Butterflies/Moths
Is not known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators
Is Salvia ‘Cerro potosi’ poisonous?
Salvia ‘Cerro potosi’ has no toxic effects reported.
