Salvia officinalis 'Icterina'
Also Known As
- Common Sage
- Garden Sage
- Variegated Golden Sage
Plant type
shrub, herb
size
- H: 18"-20"
- W: 10"-12"
planting zones
- 7a-10b
Salvia officinalis 'Icterina' plant details
Salvia officinalis 'Icterina' is a broadleaf evergreen herb or shrub with gold, green and variegated foliage. In summer blue flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Salvia officinalis 'Icterina'
- Plant type: herb or shrub
- Plant family: lamiaceae
- Foliage: evergreen gold, green and variegated
- Mature size: 10 IN - 12 IN - wide, 18 IN - 20 IN - tall
- Flowers: blue blooms in summer
- Uses: border plant, container plant, culinary, fragrant, xeric
GROWING CONDITIONS for Salvia officinalis 'Icterina'
- USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: regular - low
- Resistant to: deer, rabbit and snail / slug, heat
- Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Native Sons
Gardening facts about Salvia officinalis 'Icterina' plant
How to Grow Salvia officinalis 'Icterina'
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- variegated
- gold
- green
Flower Color
- blue
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- bees
- butterflies
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
- snail / slug resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Landscape groups by tags
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aka Blue Sage
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 3'-5'
Width: 2'-5'
- sun
- regular - drought tolerant
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aka Salvia nemorosa 'Bordeau Deep Blue', Bordeau Deep Blue Salvia
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
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
Shrub, Perennial
Zones
7a-10b
Size
Height: 12"-18"
Width: 18"-24"
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - drought tolerant
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