38 Hawley Road, Earnscleugh,
Alexandra
Salvia officinalis 'Purpurascens'
Purple Sage
$15
15cm Pot
Mature height:
40 - 100 cm
Mature width:
40 - 80 cm
A culinary-grade sage with soft, oval, pebbled leaves in a rich, deep-purple-to-grey-green hue. Produces spikes of lavender-blue flowers in summer. Highly ornamental and functional in the kitchen.
Growing Conditions
Soil
Well-drained, poor, sandy, or gravelly soil.
Sunlight
Full sun is essential for the deepest purple leaf colour.
Flower
Spikes of lavender-blue flowers in summer.
Care & Maintenance
Salvia officinalis 'Purpurascens' is a beautiful, aromatic, purple-foliaged sage that provides culinary and structural garden interest.
• Prune back after flowering to encourage new growth.
• Plant in sunny, well-draining, and fertile garden soil.
• Very drought-tolerant once established in the ground.
• Hardy against frost and cold Central Otago winds.
Common Uses for
Salvia officinalis 'Purpurascens'
01
Culinary Border
Essential kitchen herb that adds beautiful, moody colour to ornamental beds.
02
Foliage Contrast
Provides an essential, dark, textured colour contrast against lighter-leaf plants.
03
Potager Garden
Classic structural plant for traditional, formal, multi-use kitchen gardens.
04
Container Herb
Packs sunny, high-end patio pots with a beautiful, edible cushion.
Visit Us Today
We’re a local, onsite nursery located in Alexandra.
All plants are selected and purchased in person so you can see quality, size, and suitability before you buy.
38 Hawley Road, Earnscleugh, Alexandra
Opening Hours
You’re welcome to visit during our open hours, or arrange a time that suits you by appointment.
August - May:
Tue, Wed, Thu | 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm
June - July:
By Appointment Only