Salvia officinalis ‘Tricolor’

Tricolor Common Sage

USDA Zone: 6-9

Plant number: 1.468.280

This selection of the Common Sage serves double duty in the garden, as both a culinary herb and an ornamental perennial. The leaves are boldly splashed with green, pink, cream and purple, 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 ‘Tricolor’

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
  Purple Black
  Red
  Variegated
  White

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
20-30 cm
8-12 inches

Spread
30-45 cm
12-18 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.