{"product_id":"sage-purple-salvia-officinalis-purpurascens","title":"Sage - Purple Salvia officinalis purpurascens","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"30\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"16\"\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"16\" data-end=\"19\"\u003ePurple Sage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"32\" data-end=\"935\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"32\" data-end=\"48\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"48\" data-end=\"51\"\u003ePurple Sage is a striking and aromatic culinary herb prized for its soft, textured foliage that blends silvery-green tones with rich purple hues. This hardy perennial forms a compact, bushy shape, making it both an attractive ornamental feature and a highly functional kitchen garden staple. The velvety leaves release a warm, earthy fragrance when brushed or harvested, commonly used to enhance meats, stuffing, and roasted vegetable dishes. During late spring to summer, it produces delicate spikes of small, mauve to purple flowers that attract bees and beneficial pollinators. Thriving in Melbourne’s climate, Purple Sage prefers a full sun position and well-drained soil, showing excellent tolerance to dry conditions once established. Regular pruning encourages fresh growth and helps maintain a dense, tidy habit, making it ideal for borders, herb gardens, and decorative pots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"937\" data-end=\"962\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"937\" data-end=\"946\"\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"946\" data-end=\"949\"\u003eShrub - Small\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"964\" data-end=\"1017\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"964\" data-end=\"980\"\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"980\" data-end=\"983\"\u003eHeight: 40–70 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"999\" data-end=\"1002\"\u003eWidth: 40–70 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1019\" data-end=\"1054\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1019\" data-end=\"1030\"\u003eAspect:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1030\" data-end=\"1033\"\u003eFull Sun\u003cbr data-start=\"1041\" data-end=\"1044\"\u003ePart Shade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1056\" data-end=\"1110\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1056\" data-end=\"1070\"\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1070\" data-end=\"1073\"\u003eFlowers in Spring\u003cbr data-start=\"1090\" data-end=\"1093\"\u003eFlowers in Summer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1112\" data-end=\"1147\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1112\" data-end=\"1130\"\u003eFlower Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1130\" data-end=\"1133\"\u003ePurple\u003cbr data-start=\"1139\" data-end=\"1142\"\u003eMauve\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1149\" data-end=\"1270\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1149\" data-end=\"1168\"\u003eKey Attributes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1168\" data-end=\"1171\"\u003eBee Attracting\u003cbr data-start=\"1185\" data-end=\"1188\"\u003eCulinary Herb\u003cbr data-start=\"1201\" data-end=\"1204\"\u003eDrought Tolerant\u003cbr data-start=\"1220\" data-end=\"1223\"\u003ePerennial\u003cbr data-start=\"1232\" data-end=\"1235\"\u003eScented foliage\u003cbr data-start=\"1250\" data-end=\"1253\"\u003eSuitable for Pots\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1272\" data-end=\"1437\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1272\" data-end=\"1285\"\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1285\" data-end=\"1288\"\u003eGenerally considered non-toxic to humans and pets when used in normal culinary quantities. Excessive consumption may cause mild digestive discomfort.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1439\" data-end=\"1510\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1439\" data-end=\"1460\"\u003eCompanion Plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1460\" data-end=\"1463\"\u003eRosemary\u003cbr data-start=\"1471\" data-end=\"1474\"\u003eThyme\u003cbr data-start=\"1479\" data-end=\"1482\"\u003eLavender\u003cbr data-start=\"1490\" data-end=\"1493\"\u003eOregano\u003cbr data-start=\"1500\" data-end=\"1503\"\u003eParsley\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tavistock","offers":[{"title":"TRAY OF 12 X 10CM POTS","offer_id":47758789378213,"sku":null,"price":70.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0687\/2911\/0693\/files\/Sage-PurpleSalviaofficinalispurpurascens.png?v=1777099663","url":"https:\/\/theplantbroker.com.au\/products\/sage-purple-salvia-officinalis-purpurascens","provider":"The Plant Broker","version":"1.0","type":"link"}