Salvia officinalis 'Aurea'
Also Known As
- Salvia officinale 'Aurea'
- Common Sage
- Golden Sage
Plant type
perennial, herb
size
- H: 12"-18"
- W: 18"-24"
planting zones
- 7a-9b
Salvia officinalis 'Aurea' plant details
Salvia officinalis 'Aurea' is a broadleaf evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial herb with variegated foliage. In spring blue and lavender flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - bright shade and even moisture - low water. Does well in well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Salvia officinalis 'Aurea'
- Plant type: perennial herb
- Plant family: lamiaceae
- Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen variegated
- Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
- Flowers: blue and lavender blooms in spring
GROWING CONDITIONS for Salvia officinalis 'Aurea'
- USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture - low
- Soil needs: well-drained
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Gardening facts about Salvia officinalis 'Aurea' plant
How to Grow Salvia officinalis 'Aurea'
Sun Exposure
- sun - bright shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - low
Soil Needs
- well-drained
Features
Foliage Color
- variegated
Flower Color
- blue
- lavender
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- bees
- butterflies
- hummingbirds
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
- semi-evergreen
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Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
4a-9b
Size
Height: 18"-24"
Width: 16"-20"
- sun
- regular
Scientific Name: Salvia rosmarinus [red flowering]
aka Rosmarinus officinalis 'Red Flowering', Rosmarinus officinalis [red flowering]
Plant Type
Shrub, Herb
Zones
8a-11
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
aka Turkish Cliff Sage
Plant Type
Perennial, Herb
Zones
6a-9b
Size
Height: 3'
Width: 3'
- sun
- occasional
Scientific Name: Salvia 'Dyspurp'
aka Salvia greggii 'Amethyst Lips', Amethyst Lips Salvia
Plant Type
Shrub, Perennial
Zones
7b-10b
Size
Height: 2'-3'
Width: 2'-3'
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - drought tolerant
Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover
Zones
7a-11
Size
Height: 12"-18"
Width: 48"-60"
- mostly sun - mostly shade
- regular - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
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