Salvia officinalis ‘Silverdome' - ezüstös zsálya intenzív illattal (biogazdálkodásból)

Salvia officinalis ‘Silverdome’ is an ornamental and aromatic variety of common sage, noted for its silvery-velvety foliage with elegant grayish reflections. It has a compact habit and is both useful in the kitchen and decorative in gardens, borders, or pots. The leaves can be used fresh or dried, retaining the same intense aroma typical of sage.

🌿 Botanical characteristics:

• Full name: Salvia officinalis ‘Silverdome’

• Common name: Silver sage

• Family: Lamiaceae

• Growth type: Aromatic perennial plant with a compact and bushy habit

• Leaves: Velvety, gray-silver colored, with a strong aroma

• Flowers: Blue-violet, appear in summer and attract bees and butterflies

🌞 Growing conditions:

• Light: Prefers full sun for maximum aroma and intense leaf color

• Soil: Light, well-drained, even rocky or sandy; tolerates poor soils

• Watering: Moderate, tolerates drought after acclimatization

• Minimum temperature tolerance: down to –20°C, very well adapted to Romania’s climate

✨ Advantages and uses:

• Aromatic plant; leaves are used in cooking (meat, sauces, marinades) or for teas with tonic and digestive effects

• Ornamental plant; silvery foliage adds contrast in borders and Mediterranean gardens

• Honey plant; blue flowers attract bees and other pollinating insects

• Excellent hardiness and resistance to cold and drought

⚠️ Note: To prevent woodiness at the base and maintain a compact habit, light pruning after flowering is recommended. 

Height including pot: approx. 20-25 cm
The plant’s appearance changes depending on the season, leaf maturity, pruning, etc..