Salvia officinalis 'Berggarten Variegated'

Also Known As

Variegated Sage

Plant type

shrub, herb

size

H: 1'-2'
W: 1'-2'

planting zones

5a-11

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Salvia officinalis 'Berggarten Variegated' plant details

Salvia officinalis 'Berggarten Variegated' is a broadleaf evergreen herb or shrub with gold, green, variegated and white foliage. In spring purple flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees, beneficial insects, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Salvia officinalis 'Berggarten Variegated'

Plant type: herb or shrub
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: evergreen gold, green, variegated and white
Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
Flowers: purple blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Salvia officinalis 'Berggarten Variegated'

USDA Zones: 5a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

There’s nothing like sage for adding depth of flavor to any savory dish – especially eggs, stews and poultry. Forming a dense, mounding shrub to 2’ high and wide, it fits nicely into any garden and can be kept in a 2 gallon pot almost indefinitely with an annual root pruning. Low-water, low-maintenance and beautifully fragrant – it’s a joy to grow even if you never stick it in your mouth. This variegated sport of ‘Berggarten’ has thinner, less fuzzy leaves edged irregularly in eye-catching pale yellow. Produces pretty purple blooms in late Spring much loved by hummers, bees and butterflies. Some say not to harvest the leaves during flowering, but go ahead and do it anyway – it’s totes fine. Goes deciduous in Winter so be sure to dry some leaves to last you until Spring. Provide good drainage for a happy plant. Deer resistant and drought tolerant once established.

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How to Grow Salvia officinalis 'Berggarten Variegated'

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained

Features

Foliage Color
- variegated
- white
- gold
- green
Flower Color
- purple
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- bees
- butterflies
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- fuzzy