Gold Sage. A bushy subshrubby perennial with aromatic, yellow and green variegated leaves. Rarely produced, pale blue flowers in summer. Max Height 45cm. Max Spread 60cm. Flowers July to August. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Salvia officinalis ‘Icterina’
A bushy subshrubby perennial with aromatic, yellow and green variegated leaves. Rarely produced, pale blue flowers in summer.
Category: Herbs
Additional information
Generic | Salvia |
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Species | officinalis |
Varietry | 'Icterina' |
Common Name | Gold Sage |
Flower Colour | blue |
Soil | Fertile |
Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 45cm |
Family | Labiatae |
Spread | 60cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Bushy |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | yellow, green |
Flowers From | July, August |
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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