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Purple Sage

Purple Sage

SAGE 'Purple'

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  • Full Sun (6+ hrs/day)
  • Perennial
  • Mature Spread: Over 24"

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Bloom Seasons: Summer

Pest Resistance: Pest Resistant (General)

Environmental Tolerance: Drought Tolerant, Clay Soil Tolerant, and Rocky/Sandy Soil Tolerant

Attracts Hummingbirds, Butterflies, Bees, and Ladybugs & Pest Hunters

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About this Plant

Purple Sage (Salvia officinalis Purpurascens) is an ornamental and culinary powerhouse that brings a sophisticated, smoky palette to the herb garden. This variety is celebrated for its striking, semi-evergreen foliage: new leaves emerge in a vivid, dusty purple hue, eventually maturing to a soft, silvery gray-green. The result is a multi-tonal, mounding shrub that provides incredible visual depth and texture in any sunny landscape.

This organic specialty herb is a professional-grade choice for gardeners who want high-fashion aesthetics without sacrificing culinary utility. Purple Sage is less prone to flowering than common green sage, allowing the plant to focus its energy on producing large, flavorful, pebbled leaves with a robust, earthy aroma. Because it is exceptionally drought-tolerant and naturally resistant to deer and gophers, it is an essential addition to water-wise borders and mixed edible containers. You will receive a healthy 4" plant, grown with organic practices and ready to harvest for your next gourmet dish.

Why you’ll love it:

  • Dramatic Smoky Foliage: Features stunning purple-tinted leaves that provide high-contrast color year-round.
  • Organic Edible: Grown using organic practices, ensuring the leaves are safe for flavoring meats, stuffings, and compound butters.
  • Rugged & Resilient: Exceptionally hardy against drought, heat, and poor soil once established.
  • Pest Resistant: The potent aromatic oils make it naturally unappealing to deer, rabbits, and gophers.
  • Pollinator Magnet: If allowed to bloom, it produces spikes of lavender-blue flowers that attract bees and butterflies.

This 4" healthy live plant thrives in full sun and requires sharply-drained soil, as it does not tolerate "wet feet." To maintain its vibrant purple color and a tidy, professional habit, harvest the stems regularly and ensure it has plenty of air circulation. In early spring, a light pruning will encourage fresh, colorful new growth. Purple Sage is the ultimate choice for the gardener who wants organic, high-impact color and savory flavor in a convenient 4" size.