sage icterina
sage icterina / Salvia officinalis Icterina
Spikes of lilac-blue flowers in early to mid-summer and yellow and green variegated leaves. The attractive foliage of this award-winning variegated sage looks equally at home in a sunny border, a mini potager or terracotta pot. Collect the leaves of Salvia officinalis 'Icterina' before the plant has flowered for making stuffings, herb tea or sage butter.
How to care for Salvia officinalis Icterina:
Plant decorative, edible sages in a sunny, sheltered position with well-drained soil, adding a little grit if the ground is heavy as sage dislikes sitting wet in winter. Alternatively, grow in a pot with gritty compost to ensure good drainage. Set the plant at the same depth as in the pot, water to settle it in, and avoid overwatering once established as it prefers drier conditions.
Gather leaves regularly to encourage fresh growth, and prune lightly in July after flowering to keep the plant compact and productive. Pick leaves before flowering if you plan to dry them for winter use. In colder regions place grit around the base to improve drainage and avoid cutting the plant back hard in autumn, as older wood can struggle to reshoot.
Gather leaves regularly to encourage fresh growth, and prune lightly in July after flowering to keep the plant compact and productive. Pick leaves before flowering if you plan to dry them for winter use. In colder regions place grit around the base to improve drainage and avoid cutting the plant back hard in autumn, as older wood can struggle to reshoot.
Flowering period:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Eventual height:
0.4m
Eventual spread:
0.4m
Position:
Full sun / light shade
Rate of growth:
Average
Soil:
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness:
Fully hardy
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