Edibles – Herbs – Tricolor Sage

Tricolor Sage

Botanical name: salvia officinalis ‘tricolor’ 

Beginner friendly?: moderate 

Average size at maturity: 3 ft in height and in spread 

Hardy zone: zones 5-8 

Growth rate: grows 6-12 inches per year 

Foliage color: green, purple, white 

Flower color: purple

Bloom time:  spring, summer 

Pruning instructions: deadhead withered foliage and blooms as needed 

Propagation methods: propagate with cuttings during the spring and summer months 

Landscape use: herb garden, flower garden, borders/edging, container plant 

Special features: variegated foliage, fragrant foliage, disease resistant, deer resistant, heat tolerant 

Light needs: at least 6 hours of sun per day 

Watering instructions: keep soil consistently moist but not soggy 

Fertilizing instructions : use an organic slow-release fertilizer once a year in the early spring 

Best time to plant: spring, summer 

Best type of soil: loam, sand 

Companion plants: rosemary, thyme, lavender

Toxicity level: toxic for pets if ingested, non-toxic to humans 

Invasive species: no