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Salvia officinalis

Sage, Common

 

Attractive downy foliage has grey-green color and a pleasant fragrance when bruised. Lilac blue flower spikes add ornamental appeal. Excellent with chicken and lamb.

  • Cheery addition to the herb or flower garden
  • Colorful, aromatic leaves
  • Use fresh or dried for culinary purposes
  • Also used in arrangements

  • Category: Herbs
  • Hardiness Zone: 4-8
  • Height: 18-24 in
  • Spread: 14-18 in
  • Spacing: 24-36 in
Critter Resistance
• Deer Resistant
Exposure
• Full Sun
Foliage Color
• Gray
• Green
Soil Moisture
• Average Water
• Dry Soil
Attributes
• Border or Bed
• Container
• Cut and let regrow
• Edging
• Fragrant
• Perennial
Habit
• Mounding
Season of Interest (Foliage)
• Fall
• Spring Bloomer
• Summer

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