Tricolor Sage
Salvia officinalis 'Tricolor'
Plant Details:
Plant Type: Shrub
Plant Family: Lamiaceae
Plant Description: Compact, shrubby, perennial cultivar of culinary sage. Grown primarily for ornamental properties but can be used for culinary purposes as well. Oblong leaves are marbled gray-green and cream with purple and pink tones. Leaves are wrinkled and highly aromatic. Clusters of lavender blue flowers grow on spikes in spring.
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 and wide
Utah Native: No
Plant Select: No
Pollinator Friendly: Yes
Localscapes: Infill Plant, Park Strip Plant
Foliage Interest: Yes
Foliage Colors: Gray-green, Multicolored, Purple, Cream
Bloom Colors: Blue, Lavender
Bloom Seasons: Late Spring
Bloom Period: May - Jun
Growing Conditions:
Hardiness Zone: 5 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: Unknown
Garden Location:
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Design Path
- Lots of Pots
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Maintenance Path
- Backyard Makeover
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Spring -
Summer -
Fall -
Winter
