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sage icterina
sage icterina / Salvia officinalis Icterina
Spikes of lilac-blue flowers in early to mid-summer and yellow and green variegated leaves. The attractive foliage of...
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Plant description
Spikes of lilac-blue flowers in early to mid-summer and yellow and green variegated leaves. The attractive foliage of this award-winning variegated sage looks equally at home in a sunny border, a mini potager or terracotta pot. Collect the leaves before the plant has flowered for making stuffings, herb tea or sage butter.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Plant features
Position
Full sun / light shade
Rate of growth
Average
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Fully hardy
How to care for Salvia officinalis Icterina:
To encourage a plentiful supply of young variegated foliage gather the leaves regularly and prune lightly in July after flowering.
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