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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

    By: Accents for Home and Garden

    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

    By: Secret Garden Growers

    Gardening facts about Salvia officinalis plant

    How to Grow Salvia officinalis

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - low

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • blue

    • Wildlife

      • beneficial insects
      • bees
      • butterflies
      • hummingbirds

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Salvia apiana

    aka Bee Sage, White Sage

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 3'-4'

    Width: 2'-4'

    • sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Salvia apiana foliage by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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    Salvia cacaliifolia [Guatemalan Blue]

    aka Salvia cacaliaefolia, Salvia cacaliifolia, Cacalia Sage

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Perennial

    Zones

    9a-10b

    Size

    Height: 2'-4'

    Width: 2'-4'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular
    Photo of Salvia cacaliifolia [Guatemalan Blue] flower by J.G. in SF
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    Salvia chiapensis

    aka Chiapas Sage

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Perennial

    Zones

    8a-10b

    Size

    Height: 3'

    Width: 3'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular
    Photo of Salvia chiapensis flower by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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    Salvia clevelandii

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    8a-11

    Size

    Height: 3'

    Width: 3'

    • sun
    • low - drought tolerant
    Photo of Salvia clevelandii form by Kenpei
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    Salvia columbariae

    aka Chia

    Plant Type

    Herb, Annual / Biennial

    Zones

    1-12

    Size

    Height: 4"-20"

    Width: 4"-12"

    • sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Salvia columbariae close-up, flower by Curtis Clark
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