🌿 Purple Sage – 4.5”

Bring color and culinary magic to your garden with Purple Sage, the ornamental cousin of common garden sage. Its dusky purple foliage makes it a showstopper in herb beds and containers, while its earthy, savory flavor makes it a must-have for your kitchen.

🌱 A Little History

Sage has been celebrated since ancient times for its medicinal and culinary properties — even its name comes from the Latin salvere, meaning “to heal.” Purple Sage offers all the culinary benefits of green sage but with stunning deep violet leaves that add a decorative flair to any garden.

🏡 Where It Grows Best

• USDA Zones: 6–9 (perennial in Zone 8/9)

• Sun: Full sun (6–8 hours daily)

• Soil: Well-drained, sandy or loamy soil

• Spacing: 18–24” apart; grows 18–24” tall and wide

🌿 Care Instructions

1. Planting: Transplant into a sunny, well-drained location or container.

2. Watering: Water deeply but infrequently — sage prefers drier soil.

3. Pruning: Trim lightly after flowering to maintain shape and encourage fresh foliage.

4. Harvesting: Snip young leaves regularly for the best flavor.

🌸 Companion Planting

Pairs beautifully with rosemary, thyme, oregano, and lavender for a Mediterranean-style garden. It also attracts pollinators and repels cabbage moths when planted near brassicas.

Purple Sage adds a splash of color to the herb garden and is perfect for seasoning roasted meats, poultry, pasta dishes, and homemade stuffing. Plus, its silvery-purple leaves are stunning in cut flower arrangements or as a garnish. 🌿💜

📍 Available now at Wrights Market – bring home your 4.5” Purple Sage and add beauty and flavor to your garden!

🌱💜 Seasonal Planting Tips – Purple Sage

Sage is a low-maintenance, drought-tolerant perennial that thrives in the Southern garden, and Purple Sage brings color all year long.

🗓 When to Plant:
📍 Zone 8/9 Tip: Plant in early spring or early fall so roots can establish before summer heat or winter chill.

🌞 Growing Tips:

• Choose a sunny, well-drained spot — sage loves dry feet

• Avoid overwatering to prevent root rot

• Trim lightly after bloom for a fresh flush of foliage

🍴 Kitchen Inspiration:
Fry whole leaves in butter for a crispy garnish, toss into stuffing, or use to season roasted root vegetables for an aromatic fall dish.

📍 Stop by Wrights Market today to grab your 4.5” Purple Sage plants — the perfect mix of style and flavor for your garden beds or containers.

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