OLYMPUS® Gold Leaf Sage
Salvia chrysophylla
Named for the hint of gold color in its fuzzy, leather leaves, OLYMPUS™ gold leaf sage is treasure waiting to be planted in USDA zone 5 gardens. One-inch, bicolor flowers emerge in July, sporting large lavender upper lips and white lower lips. Multiple flowers will encircle the upper stems at the nodes above foliage of slightly cupped leaves. It can lightly self-sow in the gravel mulch of water-wise gardens.
| Plant Type | perennial |
| Height | 12"-20" |
| Width | 12"-18" |
| Flowering Season | July through August |
| Flower Color | bicolor, lavender upper and white lower lips |
| Sun | Sun, Part Sun |
| Water Needs | moderate to low |
| USDA Hardiness Zone | Zones 5-9 |
| Soil Type | well-drained loam, clay loam |
| Deer Resistant | Yes |
| Good for Pollination | Yes |
| Winter Interest | Yes |
| North American Native | No |
| Year Introduced | 2022 |
| Annual Commercial Maintenance | Deadhead while flowering to prolong flowering and in late summer back to lower foliage. |
| 5-10 Year Commercial Maintenance | Follow annual maintenance and replace plants if needed |
| Elevation Guide | Up to 6000 ft |
