| Description | Gold Variegated Sage (Salvia officinalis) A multifaceted plant that is used ornamentally or as a herb. |
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| Pronunciation | (SAL-vee-ah)(oh-fiss-ih-NAH-liss) |
| Plant Type | Annuals, Perennial Tender |
| Sunlight | full |
| Moisture | evenly moist to approach dryness |
| Soil & Site | prefers light, well drained and alkaline |
| Flowers | two lipped, occur opposite on a stalk, white, pink and blue. |
| Leaves | simple, coarse, opposite, green with gold and yellow variegation, highly aromatic, dried and used in teas and for sore throat |
| Maintenance | A plant purchased in the spring and used out doors will need little work. It will get woody and need to be cut back to rejuvenate the growth. |
| Propagation | tip cuttings |
| Misc Facts | The word salvia is derived from the Latin word salvere "to be in good health". For best results pick the leaves before the flowers appear. |
| Notes & Reference | #44-The Complete Book of Herbs (Lesley Bremness) |
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