Salvia officinalis aurea 'Gold Sage'

golden sage

Evergreen Herb

This culinary sage does double duty as a solid contributor to the garden with its attractively variegated and evergreen foliage.

Growing Conditions

Zone: 6, 7, 8, 9

Exposure: Afternoon Sun, Open Shade, Reflected Heat

Water Needs: Drought-tolerant, Low

Description

Size: 24 - 36 tall x 24 - 36 wide
Shape / Form: Mounding
Foliage Texture: Medium
Foliage Quality: Medium

Features: Drought-tolerant / Water wise, Edible, Attractive Foliage, Fragrant, Low Maintenance, Winter Interest, Year-round Interest

Foliage Color: Chartreuse / Lime, Mutli-color, Variegated, Yellow / Gold

Flower Color: Blue, Lavender / Lilac
Bloom Season: May, Spring

Uses and Applications

Landscape Uses: Beds and Borders, Container, Hell Strip, Kitchen Garden, Mixed Border, Small Gardens, Structure / Foundation
Special Situations: Low Water / No Water, Medicinal / Therapeutic, Reflected Heat

More Design Considerations

Season of Interest: Spring, Summer, Fall, Year-round Interest, Three Seasons of Interest
Collections: Plants That Earn Their Keep

Care and Maintenance

Maintenance Level: low