{"product_id":"purple-sage","title":"Purple Sage","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\" aria-busy=\"false\" aria-live=\"polite\" id=\"model-response-message-contentr_1f325d6023bb2cc0\" class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel tutor-markdown-rendering enable-updated-hr-color\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePurple Sage | Salvia officinalis ‘Purpurascens’ | Purpurascens Sage | Salvia ‘Purpurascens’\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003ePurple Sage is a highly ornamental, aromatic culinary perennial prized for its soft, velvety, purple‑tinged leaves that deliver a robust, earthy flavor essential to traditional stuffings, roasted poultry, and savory autumnal dishes. This striking herb is known for its bushy, evergreen habit and its ability to produce delicate spikes of nectar‑rich lavender‑blue flowers in early to midsummer. Its colorful foliage and concentrated flavor make it a standout choice for kitchen gardens, mixed herb containers, drought‑tolerant borders, and culinary landscapes. With its resilient nature and exceptional culinary value, Purple Sage offers gourmet appeal and dramatic texture with minimal maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Purple Sage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun; thrives in bright, direct sunlight to produce the most robust growth, richest purple foliage coloration, and concentrated essential oils for the best flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light, well‑drained soil; highly adaptable but requires excellent drainage, as it is highly susceptible to root rot in heavy, wet, or waterlogged soils. It performs best in sandy or rocky, slightly alkaline mixes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low to moderate; water regularly until established, then allow the soil to dry out completely between waterings. It is highly drought‑tolerant once mature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Exceptionally low maintenance. Harvest leaves frequently for kitchen use. Prune the plant back by about one‑third in early spring to maintain a tight, compact shape, encourage a fresh flush of colorful foliage, and prevent woody, leggy growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife:\u003c\/strong\u003e Highly attractive to bees and butterflies when flowering; naturally deer‑ and rabbit‑resistant due to its strongly aromatic oils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perennial in USDA zones 5–9; requires excellent winter drainage to reliably survive in the colder regions of its hardiness range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping Info\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003ePurple Sage plants are shipped as healthy young starts in 3\" nursery pots. Allow 1–2 weeks after arrival for plants to recover from shipping and resume active growth before repotting or planting outdoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Blossomdale","offers":[{"title":"3 Inch","offer_id":53507707601175,"sku":"53507707601175","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0694\/5416\/8343\/files\/PurpleSage1.jpg?v=1780966073","url":"https:\/\/blossomdale.com\/products\/purple-sage","provider":"Blossomdale","version":"1.0","type":"link"}