Perennials > Salvia > Salvia officinalis > Salvia officinalis 'Tricolor'
Salvia officinalis
'Tricolor'
Tricolor Common Sage
| Family |
| Lamiaceae |
| Genus |
| Salvia |
| Species |
| officinalis |
| Cultivar |
| 'Tricolor' |
| Category |
| Perennials |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 6 - 9 |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| 5a - Requires cool season protection under glass. |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H7 - H3 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| (-21) - (-1) |
| Temperature (°F) |
| (-5) - 30 |
| Height |
| 30-46 cm |
| Spread |
| 30-46 cm |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| General Description |
| A spreading evergreen sub-shrub commonly used in cooking. |
| Landscape |
| Ideal for herb gardens, mixed borders and containers. |
| Cultivation |
| Well-drained soil in full sun, however, tolerates light shade. |
| Pests |
| Vulnerable to root rot in wet-soil. |
| Habitat |
| Horticultural origin. |
| Leaf Description |
| Colourful greyish green leaves marbled with white, pink and purple. |
| Flower Description |
| Lavender blue flower spikes. |
| Ethnobotanical Uses (Disclaimer) |
| Often used in cooking, excellent addition to sausages, stuffings and fatty foods. The herb has a strong aromatic smell, can be used fresh or dried. Said to aid in digestive and antiseptic issues, sore throats and ulcers. |
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