Salvia 'Berggarten'

Sage


Photo courtesy of Ball Seed

  • Culinary and decorative variety has large gray-green leaves
  • Sends up purple flower spikes in early to mid-Summer
  • Spicy scent
Border or Bed
Border or Bed
Container
Container
Heat Tolerant
Heat Tolerant
Full Sun
Full Sun
Summer
Summer
Attracts Hummingbirds
Attracts Hummingbirds
Attracts Pollinators
Attracts Pollinators



Interesting Notes about Sage:

Superb aroma and flavor for sauces, stuffing, sausage and more


Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Tends to get woody and leggy, so pruning is essential.

Avoid pruning out the woody material unless it is dead, as this can result in die back 



Height: 20-24 in
Spread: 24 in
Spacing: 12 in
Price Level 1: $4.99 ea.~4 ½” pot
Bloom Color: Blue, Purple
Zone: 5-8
 

Additional Characteristics & Attributes:


Attributes:

  • Border or Bed
  • Container
  • Heat Tolerant

Exposure:

  • Full Sun

Habit:

  • Upright

Foliage Color:

  • Green
  • Gray

Season of Interest (Flowering):

  • Fall
  • Summer

Attracts Wildlife:

  • Attracts Pollinators
  • Attracts Hummingbirds

Soil Moisture:

  • Average Water