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Dividing Mexican Bush Salvia.

17 years ago

My Mexican Bush Salvia grew huge last year and I was very impressed by the strength of the stems, with very few broken by my husbands not paying attention while mowing. I think it could easily be divided into 3-4 plants. Should I dig the whole thing up and divide it into quarters or just dig up portions straight from the ground? Should they go straight into the ground after dividing or should I put them into pots first and let more root grow before transplanting? I'm already getting new growth (actually have been off and on all winter) this year and I know once the spring comes to stay it will burst up like a bolt of lightening from the ground and want to get it done ASAP.

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jardineratx
17 years ago
I've divided my mexican bush sage several times in the 8 years I have had it planted. I have been successful in both methods: (1)using a sharp shooter to remove a portion of the mother plant and (2) digging up the entire plant and dividing it out of ground. I always plant directly in my garden. Except for weather conditions I see no need to pot up temporarily. Good luck
molly

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