Aurea sage
Salvia officinalis 'Aurea'
USDA zones6 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry to moderate soil
Sizeup to 18 inches tall18 to 24 inches wide
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Mounding
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- Lilac-blue
- Soil types
- Sand, loam
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Aurea' sage (Salvia officinalis 'Aurea') is a perennial for borders, pollinator gardens, cottage gardens, and rock gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 6, or down to -10°F (-23°C). This plant likes full or part sun and dry to average, sandy or loamy soil. It forms a fragrant mounding clump with lilac-blue flowers in late spring and again in early to late summer. Butterflies and bees visit the blooms. Deer and rabbits rarely make it their first choice.
Pairs well with Fountain grass, Pink, Queen of Night tulip, and California poppy.