Salvia officinalis ‘Berggarten’

 

This evergreen Salvia is really useful for ornamental and culinary purposes. Its greenish-grey foliage looks amazing year round including with winter frost. In the summer it flushes out and sports purple flowers. Prune as needed in the spring to retain a compact shape. Can be used in an recipe calling for sage.

Common Name:  Sage

Family:  Lamiaceae (The Mint Family)

Zone Hardiness:  5-8

Light:  Full Sun, Part Sun

Height:  12-24"

Width:  12-24"

Primary Bloom Colour:  Purple

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Foliage Colour:  Green

Class:  Evergreen

Type:  Perennial

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Fragrance:  Yes

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Deer Resistant:  Unknown

BC Native:  No

Native Habitat:  Dry banks and stony places, usually in limestone areas and often where there is very little soil.

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