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Salvia officinalis 'Icterina' (Sage 'Icterina')
1 hour care
per year
per year
1m
Max height
Max height
1m
Max spread
Max spread
5-10 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Salvia officinalis 'Icterina'
Other names
Sage 'Icterina'
Genus
Salvia Salvia
Variety or Cultivar
'Icterina' _ 'Icterina' is an aromatic perennial herb with attractive varieagated leaves and lilac-blue flower spikes in summer.
Salvia officinalis 'Icterina' is: Semi evergreen
Fragrance
Foliage is aromatic (sage).
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Flower
Insignificant or absent, Lilac in Summer
Foliage
Yellow-green, Variegated, Green in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Leafhoppers , Slugs , Snails Leafhoppers , Slugs , Snails
Diseases
Generally disease free.
General care
Propagation methods
Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Salvia officinalis 'Icterina' (Sage 'Icterina') will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 1m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
City, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Flavouring food and drinks, Beds and borders, Mediterranean, Foliage only
Cultivation
Grow in moderately fertile, moist, free-draining soil in a sunny position, although can tolerate light shade. Avoid cold, damp conditions.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
Companion plants
Botanical name
Salvia officinalis 'Icterina'
Other names
Sage 'Icterina'
Genus
Salvia Salvia
Variety or Cultivar
'Icterina' _ 'Icterina' is an aromatic perennial herb with attractive varieagated leaves and lilac-blue flower spikes in summer.
Foliage
Semi evergreen
Fragrance
Foliage is aromatic (sage).
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
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Colour
Flower
Insignificant or absent, Lilac in Summer
Foliage
Yellow-green, Variegated, Green in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Leafhoppers , Slugs , Snails
Diseases
Generally disease free.
General care
Propagation methods
Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Salvia officinalis 'Icterina' (Sage 'Icterina') will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 1m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
City, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Flavouring food and drinks, Beds and borders, Mediterranean, Foliage only
Cultivation
Grow in moderately fertile, moist, free-draining soil in a sunny position, although can tolerate light shade. Avoid cold, damp conditions.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5
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