Herb - Sage Purple

DESCRIPTION: Purple Sage is a perennial herb that is typically grown for its edible qualities, although it does have ornamental merits as well. The fragrant narrow purple leaves with curious grayish green undersides can be harvested at any time in the season. The leaves have a savory taste and strong fragrance.

BOTANICAL NAME: Salvia officinalis 'Purpurascens'
OTHER NAMES: Common Sage, Culinary Sage
AVERAGE MATURE HEIGHT: 45 cm
AVERAGE MATURE SPREAD: 45 cm
SUN EXPOSURE: Full sun
FLOWER COLOUR: Purple
FLOWERING TIME: Mid summer
FOLIAGE COLOUR: Purple
COLD HARDINESS: Zone 4
WATER NEEDS: Average
OTHER FEATURES: Edible, Bee Friendly, Fragrant