Salvia officinalis ‘Purpurascens’

 

Rich, textured foliage emerges purple and slowly turns to grey. Forms an evergreen grey-green mound tipped in purple for much of the season. Purple flowers in summer. A good culinary sage.

Common Name:  Purple Sage

Family:  Lamiaceae (The Mint Family)

Zone Hardiness:  5-10

Light:  Full Sun, Part Sun

Height:  12-24"

Width:  12-24"

Primary Bloom Colour:  Purple

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Foliage Colour:  Burgundy/Red/Purple

Class:  Evergreen

Type:  Perennial

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Soil Moisture:  Average, Dry, Drought Tolerant

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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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