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'Tricolor' Sage (Salvia officinalis 'Tricolor'): Pink-White-Green Variegated Foliage

'Tricolor' Sage: Three-Color Foliage with Culinary Merit

Salvia officinalis 'Tricolor' offers green leaves with white margins suffused with pink or purple, forming a 1–1.5 foot tall and wide bush. Lavender-purple flower spikes appear in early to mid-summer. Combines exceptional ornamental foliage with the classic pungent sage flavor. Tolerates alkaline soils but not wet winter conditions.

Three-Color Spectacle

Green leaves with white margins flushed pink/purple
Compact habit (1–1.5 ft. tall and wide)
Classic sage flavor and aroma
Lavender-purple flower spikes
Deer, drought, frost tolerant
Attracts butterflies

Growing Requirements

Light: Full sun only
Soil: Moist but well-drained; tolerates alkaline
Water: Dry to medium
Maintenance: Low

Propagation

Divide in spring; take cuttings spring through fall.

Potential Problems

Powdery mildew, rust, stem rot, fungal leaf spots, whiteflies, aphids, mealybugs, spider mites.

Quick Reference

Height/Spread:	1–3 ft.
Bloom Time:	Early summer, late spring
Flower Color:	Purple
Foliage:	Variegated green/white/pink
Tolerances:	Deer, drought, frost
Uses:	Herb gardens, borders, cut/dried flowers, groundcover

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