Edibles – Herbs – Purple Sage

Purple sage 

Botanical name: salvia officinalis ‘purpurascens’ 

Beginner friendly?: moderate 

Average size at maturity: up to 2 ft in height with a spread of 3 ft 

Bloom time: spring, summer 

Hardy zone: zones 5-8

Flower color: purple 

Foliage color: green, gray, purple 

Growth rate: reaches fully mature size in 1-2 growing seasons 

Pruning instructions: lightly prune or harvest as needed in the spring, summer, and fall 

Propagation methods: propagate with cuttings in  the spring or summer months 

Landscape use: culinary herb garden, container plant, edging, flower garden 

Special features: attracts pollinators, deer resistant, fragrant foliage, culinary use 

Light needs: at least 6 hours of sun per day 

Watering instructions: allow the top 2 inches of soil to dry between watering sessions 

Fertilizing instructions : use an organic vegetable garden plant food once a year in the early spring 

Best time to plant: spring or summer 

Best type of soil: sand or loam 

Companion plants: rosemary, catmint, oregano, basil, marigolds 

Toxicity level: non-toxic for humans and pets

 Invasive species: no