Botanical Name: Common Names:
Salvia officinalis Berggarten Sage, Common Sage,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Herbs & Vegetables Clumping, Upright
Description:
Small evergreen perennial herb with round grey-green aromatic leaves and purple flower spikes in Summer. 'Berggarten' is a more compact growing variety of sage. Great for herb gardens and rockeries. Grows approx. 40-60cm tall x 40-60cm wide.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
60cm-1m 60cm-1m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun Any, Clay, Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Balcony / Roof, Borders / Shrubbery, Courtyard, Cut Flower, Edible Garden, Groundcover, Low Water Garden, Mass Planting, Playgrounds, Rockery, Container / Pot
Pests & Diseases: Aphids, Generally trouble free, Mites, Powdery Mildew, White Fly
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Liquid feed, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Lamiaceae Europe
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Purple
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Summer
Fruit: No
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Medium / Moderate
Frost: Moderate
Wind: High
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