Salvia microphylla
Baby Sage, Blackcurrant Sage
Other regional names: Graham's Sage
- Graham's Sage
Also known as: Lasemia coccinea Raf. +11 more
- Lasemia coccinea Raf.
- Lesemia coccinea Raf.
- Salvia gasterantha Briq.
- Salvia grahamii Benth.
- Salvia lemmonii A.Gray
- Salvia microphylla var. canescens A.Gray
- Salvia microphylla var. microphylla
- Salvia microphylla var. neurepia (Fernald) Epling
- Salvia microphylla var. wislizeni A.Gray
- Salvia neurepia Fernald
- Salvia obtusa M.Martens & Galeotti
- Salvia odoratissima Sessé & Moc.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Lamiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub or shrub.
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Found natively in North America and South America, Salvia microphylla (commonly known as Baby Sage or Blackcurrant Sage) is a shrub belonging to the Lamiaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Central America, Mexico, Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Arizona, Guatemala, Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Argentina Northeast, Argentina Northwest, Greece, Morocco, New Zealand North, Portugal, Spain, Texas, Tunisia, Uruguay