Perennials > Salvia > Salvia officinalis > Salvia officinalis 'Purpurascens'
Salvia officinalis
'Purpurascens'
Purple-leaved Common Sage
| Family |
| Lamiaceae |
| Genus |
| Salvia |
| Species |
| officinalis |
| Cultivar |
| 'Purpurascens' |
| Category |
| Perennials |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 6 - 9 |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| 7 |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H7 - H3 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| (-21) - 2 |
| Temperature (°F) |
| (-5) - 35 |
| Height |
| 30-61 cm |
| Spread |
| 30-61 cm |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| Cultivation |
| Dry - medium moisture, well-drained soil with full sun. Wet and/or poorly-drained soils can be fatal to the plant. |
| Growth |
| Medium |
| Habitat |
| Horticultural origin. |
| Leaf Description |
| Crumpled, grey-purple oval leaves give off a strong aroma. |
| Flower Description |
| 2 lipped lavender-blue flowers. |
| Ethnobotanical Uses (Disclaimer) |
| Due to its attractive and unusual colour it is often used as a garnish in cooking. Excellent choice for stuffings and herb tea. |
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