I cut mine back to just above ground level in the Autumn, but I’m not sure I should have. Have I killed it?
This, usually, will not kill it. They tend to like restorative pruning such as this on occasion. They will likely come back soon.
My plant is showing white on the top...not blue. I sprayed some Liquid Fence on it...could I have killed it or is this normal? These are new plants...and both of them are like this.
Salvia flowers have been known to change color in response to environmental conditions, which can include light levels, soil, nutrient levels, the time of year, temperature, and other factors. Stress can cause color changes in some plants, but if the leaves are still green and look healthy, the plants are probably fine. Hopefully, the color will change to blue as the plants adjust.
How can I salvage the branch and start another plant?
Salvia is a relatively easy plant to propagate from cuttings. Small cuttings will usually root within 2 or 3 weeks. Cuttings seem to root best when they are between 2 and 8 inches long.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/projects/rooting-plant-cuttings.htm
Controlling Pest's for Salvias?
It is necessary to ID pests before reaching for a pesticide. Pesticides have different modes of action so effectiveness for each insect varies. All pesticides are required to list the insects their product kills. If you send a picture along, we will try to ID the problem. The most common pests on salvia are aphids, whiteflies, thrips and spider mites. Pictures and treatment recommendations are easily found on the web.
Id like to take them out of the ground & grow in pots. Any advice will be greatly appreciated.
This article will help you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/salvia/how-to-transplant-salvia.htm
I have a Purple Sage that has gotten out of control as far as height and width. Unfortunately, I've been cutting it like a tree which caused it to do this. I'd like to form it back into a bush, but wanted to find out if I can or if it's too late. Can I trim it way back? I might be in trouble because the only part flowering are the ends and there aren't many little branches on the branches anymore due to my cutting them off.
Now is not the right time for drastic pruning. This summer, remove faded flowers. 6 to 8 weeks before expected frost, trim off the top 1/3 being sure to leave several sets of intact leaves. This should help it bush out. In early spring, remove the 2 side branches, again making sure to leave several sets of leaves. Year 2, remove the center one. Another option is to take stem cuttings to start new plants. https://www.thespruce.com/pruning-woody-herbs-1402632
I dead head after first bloom and typically they will bloom again. Just wondering if plant will continue to grow up from the base if I cut them back to the point where new growth is appearing.
Yes, they will spread, and keep forming new growth from the base. You can trim back to promote this newer growth. They may be a little late to flower, but it will improve the health of the plant.
This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/salvia/growing-different-salvia-types.htm