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
Secondary Bloom Colour:
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
Berries:
Benefits:
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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