Salvia officinalis 'Purpurascens'

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Plant photo of: Salvia officinalis 'Purpurascens'
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.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Shrub, Perennial

 

Height Range

1-3'

 

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Leaf Color

Grey Green, Purple

 

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Water Saving Tip:

Different areas of your landscape have different water requirements.

Shrubs need much less water than lawns and drip systems should never be scheduled on the same program with lawns.

Establish separate watering schedules for those areas.