Purple-Leaved Garden Sage

Salvia officinalis

Lamiaceae

Growth Habit

Shrub

Description

Aromatic, semi-evergreen dwarf shrub with purple young foliage and stems, becoming grey-green; leaves oblong, 3-6cm long. Purple-blue flowers 2cm long in terminal racemes.

Source of plant

Sandy Mush Herb Nursery

USDA Hardiness Zone

5

Special characteristics

foliage characteristics, fragrance, food, medicinal/pharmaceutical