Purple Sage is a compact woody perennial herb used for culinary and medicinal purposes. The strongly aromatic gray green leaves suffused with steely gray purple are topped by short flower spikes with tiny lavender flowers in spring. Sage in the garden deters many pests while attracting beneficial pollinators. Grows best in full sun and well draining soil. Drought tolerant once established.
Sage has been valued to aid digestion, colds, sore throats and inflammation. Use in the kitchen to round off a savory dish or add complexity to a beverage.*
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Type:
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Shrub, Herb
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Origins:
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Northern Mediterranean
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Height:
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1.5' - 2'
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Spread:
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1’ - 1.5'
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Spacing:
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1.5'
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USDA Hardiness Zone:
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5 - 8
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Culture:
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Full Sun
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Bloom Color:
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Purple
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Season of Interest:
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Spring, Summer
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance plant. Susceptible to root rot if soils too moist.
LANDSCAPE USES: Medicine Garden, Kitchen Garden, Mass Plantings, Cottage Gardens, Containers, Pollinator Garden
COMPANIONS: Rosemary, Strawberries, Tomatoes
IMAGES: Tobias R. – Metoc, Botanischer Garten Berlin - Salbei, CC BY-SA 2.5, (2) Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, Salvia officinalis 'Purpurascens' kz01, CC BY-SA 4.0, (3) Helichrysum Italicum, Salvia Purpurascens, CC BY-SA 3.0, (4) Petar43, Salvia purpurea, CC BY-SA 4.0
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
*ServeScape does not take any responsibility for any adverse effects from the use of plants. Always seek advice from a professional before using a plant medicinally.
