Golden Sage

Salvia officinalis 'Aurea'

Plant Details:

Plant Type: Shrub
Plant Family: Lamiaceae
Plant Description: This compact semi-evergreen shrubby perennial is a golden-variegated cultivar of the culinary sage. Strongly aromatic, wrinkled leaves are pale yellow-green in color. Clusters of small, mauve to dusty pink flowers bloom in spring. Attracts bees and butterflies. Prefers dry to moderately wet soils. Plant in well-drained soils and do not overwater.

Maintenance:

Maintenance Type: Shrub - Evergreen
Plant Care: Shrub - Evergreen (woody multi-stemmed plants that keep their leaves and color during winter): Only minimal pruning is required and mostly to retain a desirable shape. Pruning should be done in early spring. Monitor for pests, diseases or other ailments on a regular basis.

Plant Attributes:

Mature Size: 12-18" tall x 18-24" wide
Utah Native: No
Plant Select: No
Pollinator Friendly: Yes
Localscapes: Infill Plant, Park Strip Plant
Foliage Interest: No
Foliage Colors: Chartreuse, Green, Variegated, Yellow
Bloom Colors: Pink, Mauve
Bloom Seasons: Spring
Bloom Period: Apr - May

Growing Conditions:

Hardiness Zone: 6 to 9
Light Requirement: Full Sun (6+ hrs sun)
Irrigation Requirement:     Low (1/2" every 10-14 days)
Salt Tolerant: Unknown
Deer Resistant: Yes

Garden Location:

  • Commercial Concepts
    • JVWCD Building
  • Design Path
    • Lots of Pots
  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Fall
  • Winter