Botanical Name: Salvia officinalis
Common Name: Garden sage Type of Plant: dicot: perennial Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape loosely constructed woody plant with narrow silvery leaves and a wide spreading form – usually forms a cushion-shaped mound Height to 2' Spread 2 to 4' Growth Rate moderate Environment: Exposure outdoor full sun preferred – will not perform in shade Soil likes poor but well-drained soils Hardiness hardy (all zones) Morphology: Leaves white-wooly, oblong to 2-1/2" long, margins entire to crenulate, strongly scented Flowers usually violet-blue, tubular flowers in spikes some varieties have pink or white flowers Fruit 3-angled nutlets Propagation: seed, stem cuttings, division Usage: good source of gray color in perennial borders, herb gardens, used for cooking in meat and poultry dishes; mixes well with native plantings, drought tolerant landscapes and classic herb gardens Landscape Care: Watering takes average watering – allow to get fairly dry between waterings Fertilizing balanced, slow-release at planting Pruning head back to encourage bushiness – renew every 2-3 years Pests/Diseases mealybug, whitefly, aphids, root rot in poorly drained soil Special Conditions/Other many variegated forms available Origin: Southern Europe Family: Lamiaceae Notes: |
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