Salvia officinalis |
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Garden or Common Sage |
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.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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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:
The water needs of plants and lawns change dramatically throughout the year.
Visit the watering guide in the watering tips section for more information.