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Tricolor Common Sage (Salvia officinalis 'Tricolor')
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Deciduous Perennial (usually grown as an annual near you) in the Lamiaceae Family
 

Salvia officinalis, the common sage or just sage, is an edible herbaceous perennial, evergreen subshrub, with woody stems, grayish leaves, and blue to purplish flowers. It is a member of the mint family Lamiacea.  It has a long history of medicinal and culinary use, and in modern times it has been used as an ornamental garden plant. The common name "sage" is also used for closely related species and cultivars.

Cons

This plant may be mostly winter-hardy outdoors where you live, but it may need protection to survive extreme weather.
 

Plant Data

Mature Size 12 - 18 inches tall. 12 - 18 inches wide.
Sun Exposure Full Sun - Full Sun
Moisture Tolerance - Medium
Zones 6a - 9b (Usually hardy to -10° F)
Tags Attracts Birds, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Attracts Pollinators, Attracts Wildlife, Container, Deciduous, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Edible Foliage, Edibles, Extended Bloom Time, Filler, Formal Garden, Fragrant Flowers, Fragrant Foliage, Full Sun, Full Sun, Good for Borders, Good for Butterfly Garden, Good for Cottage Garden, Good for Cut Flowers, Good for Dried Flowers, Good for Mass Planting, Good for Rain Garden, Low Maintenance, Medium, Most Popular, Non-Allergenic, Normal Soil, Perennial, Rabbit Resistant, Showy Flowers, Tolerant of Hot Dry Site, Tolerant of Moist Soil, Tolerant of Salt, Well-Drained Soil
Bloom Period May to June
Flower Color Lavender-Blue
Foliage Color
 

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