Salvia officinalis 'Purpurascens' - 2 Ltr pot

Description
The Common sage 'Purpurascens' (Salvia officinalis) is a bushy, winter-green perennial with decorative, hairy, lanceolate, grey-green leaves. It bears purple, lip-shaped flowers from the beginning of June to July. Repeated flowering occurs in September with the right care. In a sunny location with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 60 cm and grows approx. 40 cm wide. The Common sage 'Purpurascens' is well tolerant of frost.

Bulletpoints
* beautiful foliage * the flowers are very popular with bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * very beautiful in containers * wintergreen * purple shoots * deer resistant

leaves
Suitable for consumption. High leaf ornamental value. The wintergreen leaves of the Common sage 'Purpurascens's are grey-green, lanceolate, hairy. Purple shoots.

Frost hardiness
The Common sage 'Purpurascens' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Bushy.

Water
This plant has a low water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Tasks
- Sowing under glass: In the period from March to April - Harvest: In the period from April to October.

Care
Too much fertiliser harms the herb flavour! Herbs are well cared for in planters if they are given herb fertiliser once in spring. When planted out in the garden, a dose of compost at the start of the season is sufficient.

Flower
Salvia officinalis 'Purpurascens' forms lip-shaped, purple flowers from the beginning of June. With proper care, re-flowering in September.

Use
Tubs, cottage garden, bee pasture, cooking, medicinal plant, medit. Kitchen