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Salvia officinalis 'Purpurea'
Perennial culinary herb with purple-grey leaves, spikes of purple-blue flowers in early summer. This ornamental sage offers year round interest to herb and perennial gardens. Good flavor and pungency. Prefers a warm dry site, sun or semi-shade.
Genus
Salvia
Species
officinalis
Cultivar
'Purpurea'
Common name
Purple sage
Family name
Labiatae
Place of origin
DETAILS
Height
30 cm
Width
60 cm
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Leaves
Evergreen
Soil Type
Moisture
Exposure
Perennials
Category
Small, height up to 0.6 metres.
Availability
We have this currently available in a POT 3.5 container.
Ask for it at your retailer.
Where to buy our plants
Where to buy our plants