Salvia officinalis

Garden Sage, Small Leaf Sage

Family: Lamiaceae Mint


Type Perennial
USDA Hardiness range 5A - 9A
Exposure Full sun
Bloom color Purple
Bloom time Early Summer to Late Summer
Water needs Dry to moist
Landscape uses Border, container, massing, rock garden, seashore, specimen
Height 18" to 30" / 45cm to 75cm
Spread 24" to 36" / 60cm to 90cm
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Evergreen
Bloom attributes Suitable for cut flowers
Leaf color Green, silvery, variegated
Fruit color Black
Soil pH requirements Neutral
Soil type Sandy, loamy
Form Upright or erect
Attributes and features Attractive foilage, fragrant foliage