Mexican sage

Grow in light, moderately fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil. Best in full sun but can tolerate light partial shade. Usually needs some support - see staking perennials

Pruning group 9 in spring

Propagate by basal cuttings or softwood cuttings in spring or early summer or semi-ripe cuttings in late summer or autumn with bottom heat

May be susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite, glasshouse whitefly and aphids

Generally disease-free