Salvia officinalis ‘Icterina’ - salvie aurie (cultura biologica)

Salvia officinalis 'Icterina' is a variety of common sage (salvia officinale), but with spectacular foliage, variegated in shades of green and golden yellow. It is both a special ornamental plant and an aromatic and medicinal plant, highly appreciated in gastronomy and phytotherapy. It can be successfully grown in the garden, in pots or planters, where it brings a vivid accent of color.

🌿 Botanical characteristics:

• Full name: Salvia officinalis 'Icterina'

• Common names: Golden sage, variegated sage

• Family: Lamiaceae

• Growth type: Aromatic perennial plant, with bushy, compact habit

• Leaves: Oval, slightly velvety, mottled in green and golden yellow, very decorative and aromatic

• Flowers: Blue-purple, appear in summer, attractive to bees and butterflies

🌞 Growing conditions:

• Light: Prefers full sun, which enhances the color of the leaves

• Soil: Well-drained, sandy or stony, even poor

• Watering: Moderate; tolerates drought once well established

• Minimum resistance temperature: up to –20°C, very well adapted to the Romanian climate

✨ Uses:

• Aromatic plant in the kitchen - the leaves have an intense aroma, used fresh or dried in steaks, sauces, soups and marinades

• Medicinal plant – traditionally used for teas with tonic, anti-inflammatory and digestive effects

• Ornamental plant - variegated foliage brings color to borders, perennial beds or pots

• Honey plant – attracts bees and pollinating insects

⚠️ Note: To maintain a compact habit, light pruning is recommended after flowering.

Height with pot included: approx. 20-25 cm
The appearance of the plant changes depending on the season, leaf maturity, pruning, etc.