Common Sage (Salvia officinalis 'Tricolor')

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Resistances
Deer Resistant, Drought tolerant
Soil pH Preferences
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3), Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8), Moderately alkaline (7.9 – 8.4)
Sun Requirements
Full Sun, Full Sun to Partial Shade
Uses
Culinary Herb, Medicinal Herb, Will Naturalize, Suitable as Annual
Wildlife Attractant
Bees, Butterflies
Bloom Size
Under 1"
Containers
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Flower Color
Blue
Flower Time
Late spring or early summer, Summer
Flowers
Showy
Leaves
Unusual foliage color, Fragrant
Life cycle
Perennial
Minimum cold hardiness
Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F)
Miscellaneous
Tolerates poor soil
Plant Habit
Shrub
Propagation: Other methods
Cuttings: Stem, Layering
Detailed Information

Common Sage (Salvia officinalis) in general is native to the **Mediterranean region**.

While ‘Tricolor’ is a cultivar (a cultivated variety) and thus doesn’t have a “native region” in the same way a species does, its genetic heritage is entirely derived from Common Sage. Therefore, its ultimate origin traces back to the **Mediterranean**.

So, the answer is: **Mediterranean region**.

Needs excellent drainage in pots