Description
Botanical Name
Salvia officinalis ‘Tricolor’
History & Uses
A beautiful variegated cultivar of common sage, ‘Tricolour’ originates from the Mediterranean but has been selected for its striking foliage. It features green leaves edged in cream and flushed with purple-pink tones. Like standard culinary sage, it can be used in cooking—especially for poultry, stuffing, and roasted vegetables—but is most prized for its ornamental appeal in herb gardens and containers. It also has traditional medicinal uses related to digestion and inflammation.
Key Benefits
- Edible leaves with classic sage flavour
- Ornamental variegated foliage in three colours
- Great in containers, borders, or herb gardens
- Attracts bees and other pollinators
Plant Care
- Eventual Height: 40–60 cm
- Type: Hardy evergreen perennial (may need winter protection in very cold areas)
- Aspect: Full sun, sheltered
- Soil Type: Well-drained, light soil (chalky, sandy, or loamy)
- Flower Colour: Pale violet-blue
- Flowering Period: Late spring to early summer
Summary
Sage ‘Tricolour’ combines culinary value with visual beauty, offering aromatic leaves edged in cream and flushed with purple. A standout in pots or borders, it brings structure, scent, and a splash of colour to sunny, well-drained spots.
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