SALVIA officinalis 'Purpurascens'

Commonly known as Purple sage

Red-purple young leaves

Pot size - 1.5 to 2 Litre - Click to view photo

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Flowering

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Good to know
The popular culinary herb.
Medicinal properties
S. officinalis, commmon sage, is widely used in medicine for dietary problems, excessive perspiration and for infusions for colds.
Pests & Diseases
Slugs, snails on young growth.
Place of origin
Mediterranean, northern Africa.
Resistant to honey fungus
These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
Evergreen
Oblong-ovate, entire leaves to 8cm (3in) long.
Blue
Purple-blue
Racemes
Terminal or axillary racemes
Border
Suits a sunny mixed or herbaceous border
Coastal / windswept
Slightly back from the sea with more shelter
Cottage garden
Patio / pot plants
Sub-tropical / mediterranean
Suitable for small gardens
Town garden
Fully hardy
Height
To 80m (32in)
Spread
1m (39in)
Herb
Pruning group 6
Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs or climbers that need little to no pruning.
Action: Trim back shoots that spoil symmetry and to fit available space.
When: Annually after flowering if on previous year's growth, or in later Winter or Spring if flowering on current year's growth, or as requires.
Hardy - cold winter
Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F)
Scented foliage
Aromatic foliage
Autumn Seasonal Interest
Spring Seasonal Interest
Summer Seasonal Interest
Winter Seasonal Interest
Fertile moist well-drained soil
Moderately fertile
Full sun
Bee friendly