Salvia officinalis 'Purpurescens'
Purple Sage
- Greyish-purple foliage
- Great in gardens and containers
- Perfect for seasoning a wide range of foods, from meat to vegetables
- Dries well, can be used in wreaths and potpourris
- Easy to grow
- Included in Recipe(s): Sara's Hearty White Bean and Fall Greens Soup, Sage and Onion Stuffing, Fagioli all 'Uccelletto Beans, Sara's Savory Stuffing
- Category: Herbs, Edibles
- Hardiness Zone: 7-9
- Height: 24-32 in
- Spread: 30-36 in
- Bloom Color: Purple Shades
A colorful plant with a load of uses! Purple sage's grayish purple foliage is a stand out either in the garden or growing in a container and is widely used in seasoning a range of foods from stuffing to meats to vegetables. It also dries beautifully for use in wreaths and potpourris. Easy to grow, loves full sun and well-drained soil. Annual/Tender Perennial.