Salvia officinalis
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 bluish purple flowers that bloom in late spring and summer.
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:
Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.
Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.