Berggarten Sage, Salvia officinalis 'Herrenhausen'
Prized for its large leaves, award-winner Salvia officinalis ‘Berggarten’ (Berggarten Sage) is a spreading sub-shrub with strongly aromatic, broad, silvery gray-blue leaves. In summer, it sends up whorls of two-lipped, pale violet-blue flowers on short, upright flower spikes. Enjoying both ornamental and culinary qualities, this foliage plant is great for the herb garden and wonderful in perennial borders and cottage gardens.
| Hardiness |
5 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 10 |
| Climate Zones | 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2 |
| Plant Type | Herbs, Perennials, Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Lamiaceae |
| Genus | Salvia |
| Common names | Sage |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Early, Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall, Winter |
| Height | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spread | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing | 18" - 24" (50cm - 60cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil, Rabbit |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden |
| Hardiness |
5 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 10 |
| Climate Zones | 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2 |
| Plant Type | Herbs, Perennials, Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Lamiaceae |
| Genus | Salvia |
| Common names | Sage |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Early, Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall, Winter |
| Height | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spread | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing | 18" - 24" (50cm - 60cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil, Rabbit |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden |
How many Salvia officinalis ‘Berggarten’ (Berggarten Sage) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Salvia officinalis ‘Berggarten’ (Berggarten Sage) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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