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)
Low (1/2" every 10-14 days)
Salt Tolerant: Unknown
Deer Resistant: Yes
Garden Location:
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Design Path
- Lots of Pots
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Spring -
Summer -
Fall -
Winter
