Sage - Golden Sage

Common Name:
Golden Sage

Description:
Salvia officinalis ‘Aurea’, commonly known as Golden Sage, is an attractive and aromatic evergreen herb prized for its striking variegated foliage and culinary uses. The soft, slightly textured leaves feature a blend of green centres with vibrant golden-yellow margins, bringing brightness and contrast to herb gardens and ornamental plantings alike. In late spring to early summer, it produces spikes of soft mauve-purple flowers that attract bees and beneficial insects. Well-suited to Melbourne’s climate, Golden Sage thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, showing good drought tolerance once established. It forms a neat, bushy shrub that benefits from regular light pruning to maintain its shape and encourage fresh growth. Both decorative and functional, it is ideal for kitchen gardens, borders, and pots, offering a slightly milder flavour than common sage while still enhancing a wide range of dishes.

Form:
Shrub - Small

Mature Size:
Height: 40–80 cm
Width: 40–80 cm

Aspect:
Full Sun

Flowering:
Flowers in Spring
Flowers in Summer

Flower Colour:
Mauve
Soft purple

Key Attributes:
Bee Attracting
Culinary herb
Drought Tolerant
Edible Leaves
Fragrant foliage
Perennial
Suitable for Pots

Toxicity:
Non-toxic to humans and pets when used in normal culinary quantities; excessive consumption may cause mild discomfort.

Companion Plants:
Rosemary
Thyme
Lavender
Oregano
Sage (green varieties)