Salvia officinalis - 'Purpurascens' (Purple Sage)

Type	Shrub (Multi-stemmed Plant), Herb, Culinary, Evergreen, Ground cover, Flowering
Form	Low Growing or Spreading Plant
Size	Low Border / Edging / Ground Cover Plant (up to 50cm height)
Colours	Blue Flowers (Summer), Purple Foliage
Care	Some Maintenance Required - Tough Plant
Hardiness	Frost Hardy
Growth	Medium Growing Plant
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Salvia officinalis cultivation notes: This hardy Salvia requires a sheltered location in full sun. This Salvia will tolerate draughty conditions, flourishing on chalky or sandy soils. Cut back after flowering to encourage second flush of bloom. 45cm tall x 30cm.

Plant Strengths: All round tough plant suitable for problem areas; Evergreen foliage for all year round colour and screening; Suitable for container growing; Tolerates full sun and sandy, drought-prone soils.

Common Missspellings: Salvea, Solvia, Selvia, Selvea, Salvaea, Slavia, Sealvia