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Sage Purple

Salvia officinalis "Purpurescens"
This variety of Sage has handsome reddish-purple foliage and blue flowers in summer that are a source of nectar for birds and butterflies.  The leaves can be used in sausages, stuffing, omelets and teas.  Plant in the border garden or containers in average, well-drained soil.
Hardy to Zone 5

 

Full Sun to Part Sun
Height 10-20"
Spread to 36"

 
     
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