Garden Sage

Salvia officinalis

Garden Sage (Salvia officinalis) is a medium-growing perennial, hardy in USDA zones 4-8, that matures to about 2-2.5 ft × 2-2.5 ft. It does best in full sun with low water needs in well-drained and occasionally-dry soil. Expect blue, pink and purple blooms in summer. It attracts bees and butterflies, stands up well to deer, drought and dry soil.

USDA zones

4-8

Sun

Full sun

Water

Low

Mature size

2-2.5 ft × 2-2.5 ft

Growth rate

Medium

Maintenance

Medium

Soil

Well-drained, Occasionally-dry

Bloom color

Blue, Pink, Purple

Bloom season

Summer

Attracts

Bees, Butterflies

Tough against

Deer, Drought, Dry soil, Rabbits

Native to

Mediterranean and northern Africa