Salvia officinale 'Tricolor'
(Common Sage, Tricolor Sage)

Origin:  Native of Southeastern Europe
Family:  Lamiaceae
Light:  Sun/part sun
Height:  1.5'
Spacing:  1.5'
Blooms:  Violet
Foliage:  Aromatic, variegated, red, pink and white
Soil:  Well-drained, mildly acidic, mildly acidic, neutral, drought tolerant when established
Water:  Low
Uses:  Container, butterfly garden, bird garden,  hummingbird garden, culinary, foliage, Fall interest, mixed planting
Propagations:  Cuttings

Comments:  Salvia officinalis 'Tricolor' or Common Sage or Tricolor Sage is an evergreen herbal plant with a multi-branch stemmed, shrubby growth habit. Indiginious to southern Europe, it is a popular herb used in culinary.  Salvia officinalis 'Tricolor' produces spikes of violet blossoms, attracting hummingbirds, birds, butterflies and bees.  Its unique foliage variegation catches your immediate attention.  Tricolor Sage is easily propagated by cuttings thrives best in well-drained, sandy, composted, mildly acidic to neutral or alkaline soil in a sunny location.  The fuzzy variegated leaves have irregular white margins.  The more sun Common Sage gets, the better the foliage variegation.  It tolerates drought well when established and is a low maintenance.  Deers would not go near it.  Mass plant Tricolor Sage for a terrific show in the perennial bed. It looks showy in mixed planting and is compatible with rosemary and tomatoes.  Mulch well to protect from cold.  In colder zones, Salvia officinalis 'Tricolor' can also be container cultivated and brought indoors for the Winter.  It is often used as a garnish.

USDA Zones : 6-9

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Image of butterfly and hummingbird attractor, Salvia officinalis 'Tricolor' or Common Sage or Tricolor Sage

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