Young summer foliage is a delight, soft greyish-purple velvet with spikes of purple-blue flowers. Occasional shoots are variegated pink, cream and purple. Will form a lax bush, but can be kept under control by careful pruning in spring. Flowers and leaves are edible.
Salvia officinalis 'Purpurascens'
Common sage
Details
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Flower Colour | Blue |
| Flowering Period | Jul | Aug |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Goes Well With | Linaria, Nepeta, Stachys |
| Growth Habit | Shrubby |
| Hardiness | Fully hardy |
| Height | 60cm |
| Soil | Light, well-drained |
| Spread | 1m |
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