Salvia officinalis 'Purpurascens'
Purple Leaf Sage
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Purple Leaf Sage (Salvia officinalis 'Purpurascens') - Description
A delicious and fun version of the standard culinary sage! This purple leafed delight is a fantastic kitchen garden perennial, that makes for a very nice ornamental plant as well. Works great in Mediterranean or drought tolerant gardens for color and texture. Use as a garnish or rub for culinary purposes.
Purple Leaf Sage (Salvia officinalis 'Purpurascens') - Blooming
Flowers are 2-lipped and range in color from white, yellow, salmon, pink, red and scarlet. For continued blooming, deadhead flowers.
Purple Leaf Sage (Salvia officinalis 'Purpurascens') - 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.
Purple Leaf Sage (Salvia officinalis 'Purpurascens') - 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.
Purple Leaf Sage (Salvia officinalis 'Purpurascens') - Pest
Sages are susceptible to mildew and other fungal diseases. Aphids, mealybugs, spider mites and whiteflies.
Purple Leaf Sage (Salvia officinalis 'Purpurascens') - 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".
Purple Leaf Sage (Salvia officinalis 'Purpurascens') - 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.
