Salvia officinalis ‘Icterina’
Sage, Common – Golden |
USDA Zone: 6-9 |
Plant number: 1.468.240
This selection of the Common Sage serves double duty in the garden, as both a culinary herb and an ornamental perennial. The fragrant green foliage is heavily splashed with golden-yellow, forming a low evergreen mound. Spikes of violet-blue flowers appear in early summer. Excellent in mixed containers. May be wintered indoors in cold regions. Leaves may be used in cooking just the same as green-leaved Common Sage. Plants form a shrubby base and should be cut back in the spring to no less than 4 inches. Flowers are attractive to butterflies.
Further details for
Salvia officinalis ‘Icterina’
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure Full Sun
Soil Type Normal or Sandy
Soil pH Neutral or Alkaline or Acid
Soil Moisture Dry
Care Level Easy
Appearance and Characteristics
Flower Colour Deep Blue
Blooming Time Early Summer Mid Summer
Foliage Color Deep Green Gold Variegated
Plant Uses & Characteristics Accent: Good Texture/Form Alpine & Rock Attracts Butterflies Border Containers Culinary Cut Flower Deer Resistant Drought Tolerant Edging Rabbit Resistant Evergreen Fragrant Specimen
Flower Head Size Medium
Height 20-40 cm 8-16 inches
Spread 25-30 cm 10-12 inches
Foot Traffic None
Growth Rate Medium
Disclaimer: This information is presented for reference only. This plant is not currently part of our Heritage Perennials lineup.
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