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Purple Garden Sage

Salvia Officinalis 'Purpurascens'

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Overview

The Purple Garden Sage, Salvia officinalis 'Purpurascens', stands out with its aromatic, purplish-gray foliage. Thriving in full sun, this perennial reaches up to 2 feet in height and spreads 2 to 3 feet. Prefers well-drained soil and is drought tolerant once established. Its striking color adds depth to herb gardens and borders, while attracting pollinators. Hardy in zones 5 through 9, it offers culinary and ornamental uses.

Sun Full, HalfWater Low, Medium, Very LowZones 8–10Type Perennial, ShrubClimate Arid
Purple Garden Sage (Salvia Officinalis 'Purpurascens') — Prefers well-drained soil and is drought tolerant once established; perennial / shrub with blue blooms
Purple Garden Sage (Salvia Officinalis 'Purpurascens') — is a striking perennial herb that offers both aesthetic appeal and culinary usesPurple Garden Sage (Salvia Officinalis 'Purpurascens') — attracting a variety of pollinators to your gardenPurple Garden Sage (Salvia Officinalis 'Purpurascens') — Thriving in full sun, this perennial reaches up to 2 feet in height and spreads 2 to 3 feetPurple Garden Sage (Salvia Officinalis 'Purpurascens') — It is drought-tolerant once establishedPurple Garden Sage (Salvia Officinalis 'Purpurascens') — this plant is not only visually pleasing but also serves as a practical addition to culinary gardensPurple Garden Sage (Salvia Officinalis 'Purpurascens') — scientifically known as Salvia officinalis 'Purpurascens'+16

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low, Medium, Very Low
USDA zones
8–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Perennial, Shrub
Family
Lamiaceae
Climate
Arid

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Purple Garden Sage (Salvia Officinalis 'Purpurascens') — Prefers well-drained soil and is drought tolerant once established; perennial / shrub with blue blooms
Purple Garden Sage (Salvia Officinalis 'Purpurascens') — is a striking perennial herb that offers both aesthetic appeal and culinary uses
Purple Garden Sage (Salvia Officinalis 'Purpurascens') — attracting a variety of pollinators to your garden
Purple Garden Sage (Salvia Officinalis 'Purpurascens') — Thriving in full sun, this perennial reaches up to 2 feet in height and spreads 2 to 3 feet
Purple Garden Sage (Salvia Officinalis 'Purpurascens') — It is drought-tolerant once established
Purple Garden Sage (Salvia Officinalis 'Purpurascens') — this plant is not only visually pleasing but also serves as a practical addition to culinary gardens
Purple Garden Sage (Salvia Officinalis 'Purpurascens') — scientifically known as Salvia officinalis 'Purpurascens'
Purple Garden Sage (Salvia Officinalis 'Purpurascens') — Prefers well-drained soil and is drought tolerant once established
Purple Garden Sage (Salvia Officinalis 'Purpurascens') — Featuring a robust growth habit
Purple Garden Sage (Salvia Officinalis 'Purpurascens') — Thriving in full sun, this perennial reaches up to 2 feet in height and spreads 2 to 3 feet; though
Purple Garden Sage (Salvia Officinalis 'Purpurascens') — its aromatic leaves can be harvested and used in a myriad of culinary dishes
Purple Garden Sage (Salvia Officinalis 'Purpurascens') — The Purple Garden Sage, Salvia officinalis 'Purpurascens', stands out with its aromatic, image 20
Purple Garden Sage (Salvia Officinalis 'Purpurascens') — Its striking color adds depth to herb gardens and borders, while attracting pollinators
Purple Garden Sage (Salvia Officinalis 'Purpurascens') — Hardy in zones 5 through 9, it offers culinary and ornamental uses
Purple Garden Sage (Salvia Officinalis 'Purpurascens') — perennial / shrub for full or half
Purple Garden Sage (Salvia Officinalis 'Purpurascens') — Its striking color adds depth to herb gardens and borders, while attracting pollinators, image 23
Purple Garden Sage (Salvia Officinalis 'Purpurascens') — though the plant can tolerate partial shade.<br><br>During late spring to early summer
Purple Garden Sage (Salvia Officinalis 'Purpurascens') — blue flowers in the garden
Purple Garden Sage (Salvia Officinalis 'Purpurascens') — Its standout feature is the rich, purple-toned foliage which adds a splash of color to any landscape
Purple Garden Sage (Salvia Officinalis 'Purpurascens') — Salvia officinalis 'Purpurascens' thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 5 through 9 and prefers well-drained
Purple Garden Sage (Salvia Officinalis 'Purpurascens') — The Purple Garden Sage, Salvia officinalis 'Purpurascens', stands out with its aromatic, purplish-gray
Purple Garden Sage (Salvia Officinalis 'Purpurascens') — perennial / shrub with blue blooms
Purple Garden Sage (Salvia Officinalis 'Purpurascens') — and their hue intensifies when they receive full sunlight
Photographs by 10 contributors

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