Berggarten Gray Leaf Garden Sage
Salvia officinalis
SAL-vee-uh oh-fiss-ih-NAY-liss
Edibles: Herb
Zone
5: -20° to -10°
Min. Temp
Hardy: 28°
This variety is known for its exceptionally tidy mounding habit and appearance. The extra large oval gray-green leaves add interest to any garden.
Appearance
Summer Foliage
Gray-Green
Fall Foliage
Gray-Green
Flower Color
Purple
Blooming Time
Early Summer - Late Summer
Habit
Upright
Height
18–24 in
Spread
18–24 in
Form
Spike
Characteristics
Type
Open-Pollinated
Safety
Edible Parts
Growth Rate
Moderate
Tolerance/Resistance
Drought Tolerant
Attracts
Attracts Hummingbirds; Attracts Honeybees & Pollinators; Attracts Butterflies
Uses/Placement
Berggarten Gray Leaf Garden Sage
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure
Full Sun: 8-12 hrs
Soil Texture
Sandy
Soil Drainage
Well-drained
Soil Moisture
Dry to Average
Soil PH
Slightly Alkaline: 7.0-7.5
PH Tolerance
Prefers slightly alkaline soil
PH Correction
High pH may reduce flowering
Soil Amendment(s)
Compost
Fertilizer
Light Feeder
Fertilizer Formula
Rooting & Blooming
Fertilizer Timing
Early Spring
Micronutrients
Trace Minerals Beneficial
Care
Care Level
Low
Behavior and Propagation
Spreading
Moderate Spreader
Propagation Method
Benefits from Pollinators
Propagation Licensing
Trademarked cultivar
Division Timing
Spring or Fall Division
Fruit and Pollination
Days to Harvest
75 Days
Fruit Size
Medium
Fruit Characteristics
Earthy Flavor