Salvia officinalis 'Purpurascens'

Common name(s): purple sage

Description: evergreen shrublet; low-growing and one of the most popular for mass plantings and hedges. Purple and green leaves add interest to the herb garden. Seldom flowers.

Height: to 2 ft. Spread: to 30 in.

Position: full sun and well-draining soil

Uses: medicine, culinary- savory dishes, stuffing, herbal tea, liqueurs and bitters

Winter Hardiness: to 0 F and below