Salvia officinalis 'Purpurascens' |
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Purple Garden Sage |
Information by: Photographer: Linda Engstrom
Description
This low, mounding perennial of long bloom spreads by underground runners, and produces a small, silvery foliage which serves as a background for bright blue flowers. The bruised leaves have a spicy fragrance.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
Design Styles
Desert, Englishcottage, Mediterranean, Ranch, Rockery, Spanish
Accenting Features
Showyflower, Unusualfoliage
Seasonal Interest
n/a
Location Uses
Entry, Perennial Border, Parkingstrip, Patio, Publicpark, Raisedplanter, Swimmingpool, Walkways, Withrocks
Special Uses
Filler, Massplanting, Smallspaces
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Plant shrubs and trees in groupings according to similarity of water requirements; then water each "hydrozone" according to its needs.
