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Salvia officinalis

Also Known As

  • Savia officinale
  • Common Sage
  • Edible Sage

Plant type

shrub, perennial, herb

size

  • H: 18"-30"
  • W: 24"-30"

planting zones

  • 5a-10b

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Salvia officinalis plant details

Salvia officinalis is a broadleaf evergreen perennial herb or shrub with blue foliage. In spring blue flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Does well in well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Salvia officinalis

Plant type: perennial herb or shrub
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 24 IN - 30 IN - wide, 18 IN - 30 IN - tall
Flowers: blue blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, cottage garden, culinary, fragrant foliage

GROWING CONDITIONS for Salvia officinalis

USDA Zones: 5a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

mounding perennial herb growing into a large bush producing fragrant violet blue flowers in early summer...perfers poor soil and tolerates drought...used extensively in seasoning..cheese etc
Aromatic evergreen, woody perennial, shrubby 2’ tall and wide. Silver sage leaves are used as seasoning fresh or dried for poultry, stuffing, red meat and egg dishes. Full sun, well drained soil; pinch for tidiness

Gardening facts about Salvia officinalis plant

How to Grow Salvia officinalis

  • Water Needs

    • occasional - low
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
  • Sun Exposure

    • sun

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • blue
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Flower Color

    • blue
  • Wildlife

    • beneficial insects
    • bees
    • butterflies
    • hummingbirds
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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