Sage Purpurascens
Sage Purpurascens
Reaching around 60cm, Sage Purpurascens is a drought-tolerant culinary herb flowering from June and July. Hardy in most of the UK. A favourite with bees and other pollinators.
Sun
☀️ Full Sun
Water
💧 Low (Well-drained)
Hardiness
🌡️ H5 (Hardy -10°C)
Size
📏 60cm tall × 60cm wide
Flowers
🌸 jun,jul
Wildlife
🐝 Bee and butterfly plant
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Plant Information
About this plant
Reaching around 60cm, Sage Purpurascens is a drought-tolerant culinary herb flowering from June and July. Hardy in most of the UK. A favourite with bees and other pollinators.
Latin Name
Sage Purpurascens
Family
Hardiness Zone
H5
Care Level
moderate
Sun Exposure
full-sun
Water Needs
low
Flowering Season
jun,jul
Mature Height
60cm
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