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Salvia officinalis 'Purple Sage'/Purple Sage
Low growing silvery-blue fuzzy foliage
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Scientific Name:
Salvia officinalis 'Purple Sage'
Common Name:
Purple Sage
Plant Type:
Evergreen
Leaf Type:
Broadleaf
Hardiness Zone:
9, 10
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Height:
1-2 feet
Spread:
1-2 feet
Bloom time:
Summer
Flower color:
Purple
Light Exposure:
Sun
Drainage:
Dry
Rate of Growth:
Moderate
Water Requirement:
Low
Maintenance Level:
Low
Susceptible to insects
and diseases:
Yes
Comments:
Sages do best in a raised bed in soils that are porous and full sunlight. If possible raise beds to insure good drainage. The sages have a number of culinary uses. Problems can occur in climates that are humid and soils that stay too wet. This selection does well in containers.