Salvia officinalis purpurascens - A colourful sage featuring deep purple foliage and a warm, savory flavour. Ideal for stuffing, roasted vegetables, and blended herb mixes. Thrives in full sun and well-drained, dry soil; drought tolerant once established. An excellent companion to rosemary and thyme in both the garden and the kitchen. This purple-foliaged sage combines decorative appeal with a rich, aromatic taste, making it a valued ornamental and culinary form of common sage.
Key Uses: Stuffing, roasted vegetables, herb blends.
Growing conditions: Full sun, dry soil, drought tolerant.
Companion notes: Excellent with rosemary and thyme.
Salvia officinalis purpurascens - A colourful sage featuring deep purple foliage and a warm, savory flavour. Ideal for stuffing, roasted vegetables, and blended herb mixes. Thrives in full sun and well-drained, dry soil; drought tolerant once established. An excellent companion to rosemary and thyme in both the garden and the kitchen. This purple-foliaged sage combines decorative appeal with a rich, aromatic taste, making it a valued ornamental and culinary form of common sage.
Key Uses: Stuffing, roasted vegetables, herb blends.
Growing conditions: Full sun, dry soil, drought tolerant.
Companion notes: Excellent with rosemary and thyme.
