golden sage,beach sage, dune sage, sand sage


Salvia aurea L.

Scientific name

Flowering begins in early spring, and the bright yellow flowers soon fade to rusty-orange and then reddish brown. After the petals fall, the saucer-like calyx, which becomes papery with age, remains as an added attraction. The flowers are both attractive and a curiosity. I.C. Hedge (1974) says the flowers at maturity give the impression of being withered. He describes them as golden brown, often with a trace of purple at the base. The flowers are complemented by greyish-green, aromatic foliage. Altogether, this is a very worthwhile addition to one's garden.

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Nursery Quantity
Gaby's nursery 10
Total 10

Important characteristics

Conservation status: Least Concern

This species was selected because it has various important characteristics.

It provides medicinal value

Fragrant

Good potplant

Attracts butterflies

Suitable for clay soil

Suitable for sandy soil

It provides food for:

Honeybees/flies

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