Purple Sage (Salvia officinalis 'Purpurascens') is a striking ornamental herb that combines dramatic purple-gray foliage with robust, savory flavor. This colorful variety features soft, velvety leaves in shades of purple, gray, and green that create stunning visual contrast in herb gardens and mixed borders. As one of the most flavorful sages available, Purple Sage delivers bold, peppery taste that can be used interchangeably with common garden sage in stuffings, sausages, soups, and stews.
Key Features
Dramatic purple-gray foliage – Soft, velvety leaves in shades of purple, gray, and green add color to the garden
Bold, robust flavor – One of the most flavorful sages, perfect for stuffings, sausages, soups, and stews
Versatile culinary uses – Use interchangeably with common sage in any recipe calling for sage flavor
Ornamental and edible – Beautiful enough for flower borders while delivering exceptional culinary performance
Evergreen in mild climates – Maintains colorful foliage year-round in zones 7-10
Drought tolerant – Once established, thrives with minimal water in well-drained soil
Culinary & Landscape Uses
Purple Sage excels in traditional sage applications—Thanksgiving stuffing, Italian sausages, roasted meats, brown butter sauces, and hearty soups. The bold flavor stands up to rich, fatty foods and long cooking times. In the garden, the purple-gray foliage creates stunning contrast with silver-leaved plants, chartreuse herbs, or bright green foliage. Plant in full sun for the most intense purple color, or use as an edging plant where the colorful, textured leaves provide year-round interest.
Mature Size: 18-24" H × 24-30" W Hardiness: Zones 6-9 Light: Full sun (best color in full sun) Water: Low (drought tolerant once established)
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