Salvia officinalis 'Minimus


Common name(s): dwarf sage


Description: perennial; a culinary sage with low, spreading growth and narrow, evergreen foliage. Lavender-blue flower spikes in summer attract an array of pollinators. More drought tolerant than most other garden sages.


Height: to 18 in. Spread: to 30 in.


Position: full sun and well-draining soil


Uses: medicine, ornamental, to attract pollinators, culinary- savory dishes, stuffing, herbal tea, liqueurs and bitters


Winter Hardiness: to 0 F and below

Care: no special care needed, tip-pruning when young will promote branching and denser growth