Sage. A bushy subshrubby perennial with aromatic, grey-green, cream and pink to purple variegated leaves. Blue flowers in summer. Max Height 40cm. Max Spread 40cm. Flowers July to August. Full sun/partial shade. Frost hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Salvia officinalis ‘Tricolor’
A bushy subshrubby perennial with aromatic, grey-green, cream and pink to purple variegated leaves. Blue flowers in summer.
Category: Herbs
Additional information
Generic | Salvia |
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Species | officinalis |
Varietry | 'Tricolor' |
Common Name | Sage |
Flower Colour | blue |
Soil | Fertile |
Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 40cm |
Family | Labiatae |
Spread | 40cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Bushy |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green, cream, pink |
Flowers From | July, August |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Frost hardy |
Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
Care | Keep moist in first year |
Border | Herb garden, Border |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | |
Maintenance | |
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