Description
(Salvia officinalis)
A compact mounded perennial, comprising of a dense ball of oval shaped, sage green leaves.
POSITION USES
Plant in full sun in well drained soil. Berggarten Sage will grow in poor soil but responds to soil improvement. Can be used as a foliage foil amongst flowering plants, as a neat border or in containers. Also a good culinary sage.
CULTIVATION
Easily grown in most garden situations. Prune regularly by trimming off 8cm to 10cm of new growth. Do not cut too hard, or in late autumn/winter.
FERTILISING
Regular applications of Seasol and Power Feed will keep it looking its best.
Plant Attributes
| HAT COLOUR | Silver |
|---|---|
| SPECIAL QUALITIES | A tough, drought tolerant plant with a compact, decorative habit. |
| FLOWERS | Purple spikes but rarely seen. |
| PLANTS NEEDED PER SQUARE METRE | 6-8 |
| HABIT | A compact mounded perennial comprising a dense ball of oval shaped, sage green leaves. |
| WIDTH | 50cm |
| HEIGHT | 60cm |
