Salvia officinalis 'Icterina'

Salvia officinalis 'Icterina' for sale in a 14 cm pot, also known as Salvia ictérina, is an ornamental variety of the common sage (Salvia officinalis). The main distinctive feature of this variety is the bright yellow color of its leaves. It usually grows to around 30-60 cm, maintaining similar dimensions to traditional sage. The leaves are oval, as in the common variety, but in Salvia officinalis 'Icterina' they are a bright yellow colour. It produces blue-violet tubular flowers similar to standard Salvia officinalis. Salvia officinalis 'Icterina' prefers temperate climates and well-drained soil. It can be grown in gardens, pots or flower beds, just like traditional sage. Although the color of the leaves is different, Salvia officinalis 'Icterina' retains the same aromatic properties as traditional sage. The leaves can be used in cooking, although their flavor may differ slightly.