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Purple Sage
Salvia purpurea
Professional Growing Information 
Sun
12 - 24
Features
A very important herb, rich in folklore and history. Its Latin root means "salvation." Sage's flavorful pebbled leaf has a very decorative texture.
Fragrant Foliage
Foliage Interest
Heat Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Attracts:
Birds
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Resists:
Deer
Characteristics
Garden Height:
12 - 24 Inches
Spacing Maximum:
14 Inches
Spread Maximum:
0 Inches
Foliage Colors:
Purple
Foliage Shade:
Black/Purple
Habit:
Mounded
Container Role:
Filler Plant Needs
Light Requirement:
Sun
Bloom Time:
Grown for Foliage
Hardiness Zones:
6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b
Uses:
Landscape
Uses:
Container
Uses Notes:
Use in landscapes and herb gardens.
Duration:
Perennial
Water Category:
Average
Maintenance Category:
Easy 
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