Name: Painted Sage

Botanical Name: Salvia viridis

Zone: 8-10

Soil: Well Drained

Exposure: Full Sun

Bloom Time and Color: White, purple or blue blooms in summer.

Description: Annual. Grows to 2 feet tall. The flowers are white, purple or blue with brightly colored bracts. It is useful in the flower border or as an edging plant. A cottage garden favorite. Good for cutting as fresh flowers or in dried arrangements.