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9cm pot shown; pictured in May
9cm pot shown; pictured in May
Salvia off. Purpurascens
Salvia off. Purpurascens
Salvia off. Purpurascens
Salvia off. Purpurascens

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Purple Sage

Salvia off. Purpurascens

Salvia off. Purpurascens

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Salvia officinalis 'Purpurascens' is an attractive culinary sage with aromatic, purple-flushed leaves and soft purple flowers. Ideal for sunny borders or herb gardens, it forms neat, shrubby clumps and provides year-round interest as well as a culinary herb.
Choose a size: 2L pot

Plant height is measured from the base of the pot to the top of the plant. Heights are approximate and may vary with season.

The most common sized pots we sell from our nursery are 9cm, 17cm (2L), 19cm (3L) and 22.5cm (5L).

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Salvia off. Purpurascens (Purple Sage)

Salvia officinalis 'Purpurascens' (Purple Sage) is a decorative form of the common culinary herb with richly coloured purple-flushed foliage and aromatic leaves. In early summer, spikes of soft lilac flowers appear, attracting bees and adding seasonal interest.

At around 60cm in height, it forms a compact, shrubby mound that works very well in among other herbs in a herb garden, in a gravel garden, or in sunny borders. the foliage retains its colour well, potentially providing year-round texture and contrast.

Best grown in a well drained soil in full sun, it prefers a sheltered position and dislikes winter wet. Ensure good drainage whether growing in a container or in the ground, and trim lightly (or harvest) after flowering to encourage fresh growth.

  • Suitable for container growing
    Perfect for pots
  • Attracts pollinators
    Attracts pollinators
  • Prefers sunny positions
    Sun lover
  • Suitable for mixed borders
    Suited to mixed borders
  • Edible plant uses
    Edible uses

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Botanical Name: Salvia officinalis 'Purpurascens' Common Name: Purple Sage Genus: Salvia
Plant Type: Perennials Native Area: Mediterranean Colour(s): Purple

Characteristics

Eventual Height: ~0.5-1m Eventual Spread: ~0.5-1m Hardiness: H5 (Fully Hardy)
Life Cycle: Semi-Evergreen Preferred Sunlight: Full Sun Preferred Soil: Most soil types

Seasonal information

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