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Exposurefull sun
Watermoderate
Typeperennial
Distribution
Salvia officinalis
Common Sage
Flower Color
Description
A bushy, spreading evergreen sub-shrub to 75cm tall, with very aromatic, finely veined, grey-green, oblong leaves to 6cm long and 2.5cm wide and short spikes of pale blue flowers in early summer. Fresh and dried leaves are used as a popular culinary herb. There are many cultivated varieties of sage available, varying in size, strength and leaf-colour. 'Purpuracens' has attractive purple foliage. 'Tricolor' has grey-green with cream-variegated leaves that are flushed with purple on young growth and 'Icterina' has yellow-variegated, pale green leaves
Mature Height
1m
Mature Spread
1m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Evergreen
Growth Habit
Bushy
Growth Speed
Moderate · 0.3 m/yr
Soil Texture
ChalkLoamSand
Soil pH
AcidAlkalineNeutral
Soil Moisture
Moist but well-drainedWell-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H7
Hardiness (USDA)
Zones 5-9
Fragrance
Foliage
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
FragrantCity and courtyard gardensCoastalCottage and informal gardenPatio and container plantsMediterranean climate plantsGravel gardenWall side bordersFlower borders and beds
Available Variants
| Container Size | Details | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2.5LP102050V0025Z00010 | €6.88 |
All prices include VAT. Availability may vary by season.