Fruit-scented sage (Salvia dorisiana)

Fruit-scented sage (Salvia dorisiana) is a conservatory or greenhouse grown type of plant that can grow 50cm – 1.5m tall and 50cm – 1.5m wide.

This plant has several common names including: fruit-scented sage or peach sage.

This is a semi-evergreen plant that takes 2-5 years to reach full maturity.

Plant profile

Common name: fruit-scented sage, peach sage
Scientific name: Salvia dorisiana
Plant type: Conservatory & Greenhouse, Perennials, Shrubs
Habit: Bushy
Height: 50cm – 1.5m
Spread: 50cm – 1.5m
Foliage: Semi-evergreen
Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial shade
Soil: Loam
Moisture: Moist but well drained, Well drained
Garden type: City & Courtyard Gardens, Coastal, Informal Garden, Mediterranean Garden, Patio & Container Garden
Planting type: Flower borders and bedding, Wall-side Borders
Other characteristics: Plants for pollinators

Seasonal colors

How to plant Fruit-scented sage (Salvia dorisiana) – Scott Zona, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons