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Salvia officinalis purpurea (Purple Sage)

Sun

Sun: Full Sun

Soil

Soil: Well Drained/Light

Hardiness

Hardiness: hardy

Less likely to be eaten by

Less likely to be eaten by: slugs Less likely to be eaten by: snails Less likely to be eaten by: rabbits Less likely to be eaten by: deer

Herb

Genus: Salvia

Species: officinalis

Cultivar: 'purpurea'

Oval, purple, textured aromatic leaves with mauve/blue flowers in summer. Prefers light, slightly alkaline soil in a sunny position. To keep plant bushy, prune in spring. Approx. 70cm x 70cm.