Garden sage. References to medicinal virtues of Salvia officinalis can be found in many herbal books. Branched, evergreen perennial with a height and width of 2’. Handsome blue-gray leaves with a white lower surface and a tidy, formal appearance. Flowers appear sparsely in late spring or summer. Full sun and well-drained soils with moderate summer water. Longer-lived than the species or other cultivars and also less hardy than the type. A good choice for borders that can utilize the neat, gray foliage. Protect from frost and thawing. Hardy to 15F. Northern shores of the Mediterranean.
