Prized for its dusky purple foliage, award-winner Salvia officinalis ‘Purpurascens’ (Purple Sage) is a compact, semi-evergreen dwarf shrub or perennial with strongly aromatic, oblong, purple young leaves delicately maturing to silvery-green.

'Purpurascens' is an aromatic, semi-evergreen dwarf shrub with purple young foliage and stems, becoming grey-green; leaves oblong, 3-6cm in length. Purple-blue flowers 2cm in length in terminal racemes

'Purpurascens', called purple sage, is perhaps grown primarily for its ornamental qualities (purplish foliage), but it also has culinary properties. It is a compact, shrubby perennial which typically grows 1-2' tall and features wrinkled, purplish, oblong leaves (to 4" long).

Salvia officinalis 'Purpurascens' has been awarded the RHS Award of Garden Merit (AGM). Its leaves are purple-green and finely textured, with a pleasing sage scent. Flowers are purple.

Salvia officinalis ‘Purpurascens', full sun, perennial plant hardy in zones 6-9 with spiky blue flowers. All parts of this plant may be used in cooking; an essential herb to enhance any dish.

2 天之前 · Scientific Name: Salvia officinalis. Common Name: Purple Sage. Hardiness Zone: 7a - 8b. Hardiness Degree: 32°F (0.0°C) Plant Habit: Mounded, Upright. Characteristics: Drought Tolerant, Colorful/Attractive Foliage, Scented Foliage, Heat Tolerant, Low Maintenance. Water: Medium. Fertilize: Every two weeks. Spacing: 10 - 12" (25 - 30cm)

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Purple Sage is a perennial herb that is commonly grown for its edible qualities, although it does have ornamental merits as well. The fragrant narrow purple leaves with curious grayish green undersides can be harvested at any time in the season. The leaves have a savory taste and a strong fragrance.

Salvia officinalis Purpurascens - Purple Sage has bluish-purple stems and leaves.

Organic ingredients improve drainage, add nutrients, and encourage earthworms and other organisms that help keep soil healthy. Check the plant label for suggested spacing and the mature height of the plant. Position plants so that taller plants are in the center or background of the landscape design and shorter plants in the foreground.