Purple sage (Salvia officinalis ‘Purpurascens’) is an herb that can grow 50cm – 1.5m tall and 50cm – 1.5m wide.
This plant is commonly known as purple sage.
This is a semi-evergreen plant that takes 5-10 years to reach full maturity.
Plant profile
Common name: purple sage
Scientific name: Salvia officinalis ‘Purpurascens’
Plant type: Herbs, Shrubs
Habit: Bushy
Height: 50cm – 1.5m
Spread: 50cm – 1.5m
Foliage: Semi-evergreen
Sunlight: Full Sun
Soil: Chalk, Loam, Sand
Moisture: Moist but well drained
Garden type: City & Courtyard Gardens, Informal Garden, Mediterranean Garden
Planting type: Flower borders and bedding
Other characteristics: Drought resistant, Plants for pollinators, RHS Award of Garden Merit
Seasonal colors
| Season | Stem | Foliage | Flower | Fruit |
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How to plant Purple sage (Salvia officinalis ‘Purpurascens’) – Salicyna, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Cultivation profiles – Growing Purple sage (Salvia officinalis ‘Purpurascens’) – Petar43, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
