Garden Sage
Salvia officinalis
Plant Details:
Plant Type: Shrub
Plant Family: Lamiaceae
Plant Description: This semi-evergreen shrubby perennial is a very popular culinary herb. Its gray-green leaves are slightly fuzzy and very aromatic. Lush lavender-colored flowers bloom in early to mid summer, attracting lots of bees and pollinators. Makes an attractive and resilient addition to any landscape. Prefers full sun but can handle dappled shade.
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: 2-3' tall x 3-4' wide
Utah Native: No
Plant Select: No
Pollinator Friendly: Yes
Localscapes: Infill Plant
Foliage Interest: No
Foliage Colors: Gray-green
Bloom Colors: Pink, Lavender
Bloom Seasons: Early Summer
Bloom Period: Jun - Jul
Growing Conditions:
Hardiness Zone: 5 to 8
Light Requirement: Full Sun (6+ hrs sun)
Irrigation Requirement: 
Moderate (1/2" every 7-10 days)
Moderate (1/2" every 7-10 days)
Salt Tolerant: Unknown
Deer Resistant: Yes
Garden Location:
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Neighborhood Landscapes
- Harvest Haven
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Spring -
Summer -
Fall -
Winter
