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 blue/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:
As the weather gets hotter avoid the temptation to increase run times.
Instead, schedule more start times with one to two hours in between to allow the water from the previous session to soak in before watering again.