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Golden Sage

Salvia aurea

Also known as

Beach Sage, Dune Sage, Sand Sage, Bruinsalie, Sandsalie, Geelblomsalie

Full Sun
Easy care
Tender

8a-11b

USDA zone

-12°C

Minimum temperature

Flowering

  • spring
  • summer
  • autumn
  • winter

More images of Golden Sage

Salvia aurea
Salvia aurea foliage
Salvia aurea, growing wild, on the Karbonkelberg.
Salvia aurea flowers are not pollinated by bees
Salvia aurea bush

Golden Sage Overview

Salvia aurea is an aromatic hardy shrub with unusually coloured flowers borne over a long period. It is fairly fast-growing, up to 2 m, and very attractive to wildlife. ZA Distribution: Eastern Cape, Northern Cape, Western Cape.

Special features of Golden Sage

Attracts birds

Attracts butterflies

Drought resistant

Attractive flowers

Pot plant

Attracts bees

Other uses of Golden Sage

Medicinal