Culinary Sage
Perennial

Culinary Sage

Salvia officinalis

Spiky purple blooms above silver-green aromatic foliage. A kitchen herb that doubles as an ornamental.

Bloom Season
May - Jun
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Sun Requirements
Full Sun6+ hours direct
Water Needs
Low
Drought tolerant
Size & Zones
18-24" tall
USDA Zones 4-8
Bloom Colors
Purple
Blue
Traits
Pollinator Friendly Deer Resistant Fragrant Container Friendly Edible
Soil
SandyLoam
Pairs Well With
Lavender
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