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. This foliage plant is great for the herb garden and wonderful in perennial borders and cottage gardens.
Hardiness |
4 - 8 |
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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, Common Sage, Garden 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 |
Attracts | Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, City and Courtyard, Mediterranean Garden |
Hardiness |
4 - 8 |
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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, Common Sage, Garden 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 |
Attracts | Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, City and Courtyard, Mediterranean Garden |
How many Salvia officinalis ‘Icterina’ (Sage) do I need for my garden?
Plant | Quantity | |
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Salvia officinalis ‘Icterina’ (Sage) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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