Salvia officinalis

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Garden or Common Sage

 
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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Linda Engstrom

 

Description

This shrubby perennial will grow 1-3' tall and 1-2.5' wide. It has gray green leaves that are white and hairy underneath and clusters of blue/purple flowers that bloom in late spring and summer.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Herb

 

Height Range

1-3'

 

Flower Color

Blue, Purple

 

Flower Season

Summer

 

Leaf Color

Grey Green, Light Green, Purple, White, Variegated

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

 

Water

Low

 

Growth Rate

Moderate

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam, Rocky

 

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

 

Soil pH

Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Mediterranean

 

Accenting Features

Fragrance, Unusual Foliage

 

Seasonal Interest

Summer

 

Location Uses

n/a

 

Special Uses

Container

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Irrigate early in the morning and/or late in the evening to reduce water loss due to evaporation and wind drift.