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Purple Sage -

(Salvia officinalis 'Purpurea')

Herb Plants

Other Common Names: Purple Sage, Purple Garden Sage
Family: Lamiaceae Genus: Salvia Species: officinalis Cultivar: 'Purpurea'

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Purple Sage

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Plant Type: Herb

Temp / Zone: Zone 6A · -10° to -5° F, Zone 6B · -5° to 0° F, Zone 7A · 0° to 5° F, Zone 7B · 5° to 10° F, Zone 8A · 10° to 15° F, Zone 8B · 15° to 20° F, Zone 9A · 20° to 25° F, Zone 9B · 25° to 30° F

Sun Exposure: Full / Mostly Sun

Soil Type: Clay, Loam, Sand, Silt

Soil Drainage: Well Drained

Water Needs: Low

Growth Rates: Moderate

Attracts: Butterflies, Visual Attention

Foliage Color: Purple

Average Width: 1' to 2'

Average Height: 1' to 2'

Fragrances: Aromatic

Season of Color: Fall Foliage, Spring Blooms, Spring Foliage, Summer Foliage, Winter Foliage

Resistant To: Deer Resistant, Disease, Drought, Heat, Insect

Landscape Uses: Accent, Annual Flower Bed, Border / Edger, Containers / Planters, Garden Pond, Outdoor Living Areas, Small Groups

Growth Habits: Bushy, Upright

Theme Gardens: Butterfly, Cottage, Herb, Perennial, Rock

Culinary Usages: Eggs, Meat, Potatoes

Soil pH: 6, 6.5, 7

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