Family: Lamiaceae

Scientific Name: Salvia officinalis Gold Variegated

Common Name: Gold Variegated Sage

Description

Gold Variegated Sage (Salvia officinalis) A multifaceted plant that is used ornamentally or as a herb.

Pronunciation(SAL-vee-ah)(oh-fiss-ih-NAH-liss)
Plant TypeAnnuals, Perennial Tender, Site author's observations
Hardiness Zone6-9
Sunlightfull
Moistureevenly moist to approach dryness
Soil & SitePrefers light, well-drained soil and avoid wet soils, which can be fatal.
TemperatureAverage potting media
FlowersTwo-lipped, tubular flowers occur opposite on a stalk. Colors are white, pink, mauve, and blue. Borne on a raceme.
FruitSchizocarp has four chambers, each with one nutlet. Its papery seed pods contain small, round, brown, or black seeds.
LeavesSimple, oblong, coarse, opposite, green, white, and purple, highly aromatic, dried, and used in teas and for sore throat.
MaintenanceA 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.
Propagationtip cuttings, probably will not come true from seed
Native SiteThe species plant is native to the Mediterranean region. Found on mountainous slopes and coastlines of the Mediterranean.
Misc FactsThe 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), #129-Taylor's Guide to Herbs, #274-Site Authors' observations and growing experiences with different types of Salvia officinalis
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