Common Sage. A bushy subshrubby perennial with aromatic, grey-green leaves. Lilac-blue flowers from early to mid-summer. Max Height 80cm. Max Spread 1m. Flowers July to September. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Salvia officinalis
A bushy subshrubby perennial with aromatic, grey-green leaves. Lilac-blue flowers from early to mid-summer.
	
	
	Category: Herbs
	
	
							
											
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								| Generic | Salvia | 
|---|---|
| Species | officinalis | 
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Common Sage | 
| Flower Colour | lilac, blue | 
| Soil | Fertile | 
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade | 
| Foliage | Evergreen | 
| Height | 80cm | 
| Family | Labiatae | 
| Spread | 1m | 
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Bushy | 
| Fragrance | FALSE | 
| Foliage Colour | grey, green | 
| Flowers From | July, September | 
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained | 
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | 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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