Salvia officinalis 'Aurea'
Golden Sage
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Golden Sage (Salvia officinalis 'Aurea') - Description
A form of culinary sage grown more for its wonderful color than its mild flavor. Very similar to 'Tricolor' but with a different color scheme. The bright colored leaves have a lime green center and are edged in golden yellow. Milder in flavor than the standard...but talk about plate appeal! Grow this strictly for ornamental purposes as well. Golden Sage makes a great border plant, and will bring its year round bright colors to your Mediterranean themed garden. This pretty little sage will grow to about 18" high at maturity.
Golden Sage (Salvia officinalis 'Aurea') - Blooming
Flowers are 2-lipped and range in color from white, yellow, salmon, pink, red and scarlet. For continued blooming, deadhead flowers.
Golden Sage (Salvia officinalis 'Aurea') - Growth
Most every sage plant thrives in full sun. Provide low to moderate humidity. Keep the soil around the roots cool. For continual harvest through winter, remove sage from the ground in late fall and pot up in containers.
Golden Sage (Salvia officinalis 'Aurea') - Planting
Plant sages in areas with good air circulation to prevent mold germination. Sow seeds of annuals in spring (don't allow the average temperature to dip below 60ºF); biennials in containers in summer; and perennials in containers in spring.
Golden Sage (Salvia officinalis 'Aurea') - Pest
Sages are susceptible to mildew and other fungal diseases. Aphids, mealybugs, spider mites and whiteflies.
Golden Sage (Salvia officinalis 'Aurea') - Interesting facts
Salvia is the largest genus in the Mint family at around 900 species. The flowers of Sage plants attract bees, hummingbirds and butterflies. Most Sages have very aromatic foliage. The genus name Salvia is derived from the Latin term "salvare" which means "to heal" or "to save".
Golden Sage (Salvia officinalis 'Aurea') - Soil and irrigation
Sages require good drainage, especially when they reach the wintertime. Freezes are more lethal when sages are sitting in soggy soils. Prefers rich loam.
