Salvia officinalis 'Icterina' (Sage)
Sage 'Icterina', Salvia officinalis 'Variegata'
Prized for its variegated foliage, award-winner Salvia officinalis 'Icterina' (Sage) is a compact, evergreen sub-shrub or perennial with strongly aromatic, oblong, pale green leaves broadly edged in creamy gold. In early summer, it sends up whorls of two-lipped, pale purplish blue flowers on short, upright flower spikes. Enjoying both ornamental and culinary qualities, Salvia officinalis 'Icterina' is a favorite of many cooks and gardeners for its unique flavor and lovely foliage. It is great for the herb garden and also wonderful in perennial borders and cottage gardens.
- Recipient of the prestigious Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society
- Grows in clumps up to 12-24 in. tall (30-60 cm) and nearly as wide.
- Enjoys full sun (light shade is tolerated) in average, dry to medium, well-drained soils. Avoid excessive winter wet.
- This superb cultivar is really an interesting plant that makes an attractive accent in beds and borders, city gardens, cottage gardens, Mediterranean gardens, herb gardens or containers.
- Virtually disease free, but watch for slugs, snails and leafhoppers.
- Drought tolerant and deer resistant, it is attractive to bees, butterflies and occasionally to hummingbirds.
- Clip the foliage back in spring to promote fresh new leaves.
- Propagate by softwood cuttings in spring or semi-hardwood in late summer
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Requirements
Hardiness | 4
– 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 | Salvia - Sages |
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" (45cm – 60cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen |
Tolerance | Deer, Drought, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil |
Attracts | Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden |
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
Hardiness | 4
– 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 | Salvia - Sages |
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" (45cm – 60cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen |
Tolerance | Deer, Drought, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil |
Attracts | Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden |