Salvia officinalis (Sage) 'Common' Size:4 inch dark black foliage

dark black foliage

Whau: A large tropical looking shrub or small tree to 15 to 20 feet tall with 4 to 8 inches long heart-shaped bright green held on long petioles

clay and drought tolerant once established but appreciates occcasional water

guava and strawberry

Salvia officinalis (Sage) 'Common' Size:4 inch dark black foliageGarden Sage: Leaves can be used fresh or dried in soups, meat and bean dishes, gravies & stuffing. Branches of leaves are also common in floral wreaths. Can be planted all summer long. Violet blooms. Grows 2 3' tall. Low water. Full sun. Seacoast, wind, heat, sand and drought tolerant once established. Good in containers. Attracts butterflies & hummingbirds. Deer and gopher resistant.