Salvia officinalis 'Minimus'

USDA Hardiness Zones: 5–9

Light: Full sun

Mature Size: 15" tall | 18" wide

Attracts: Bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and pollinators

Bloom Time: Late spring–early summer

Water Needs: Low to moderate once established

Soil: Well-drained soils including loam, average garden soil, and rocky soils

Growth Habit: Dense, mounding perennial

Flowers: Deep lavender-blue blooms rise above finely textured aromatic foliage in late spring

Ideal For: Rock gardens, xeriscapes, containers, small spaces, pollinator gardens, low-water landscapes

Evergreen: Semi-evergreen in mild climates

Why We Love It:
‘Minimus’ combines the beauty of ornamental sage with the usefulness and fragrance of culinary sage in a compact, garden-friendly form. Its dense mound of silvery-green aromatic foliage looks tidy all season, while the rich purple-blue flowers bring vibrant color and constant pollinator activity in late spring. Tough, adaptable, and more tolerant of heavier soils than many sages, it’s an easy choice for sunny water-wise gardens where texture, fragrance, and long-term reliability matter.

Additional Info:
A compact selection of culinary sage valued for both ornamental and edible use. Thrives in well-drained soils and performs beautifully in rock gardens, gravel gardens, containers, and borders. Drought tolerant once established and especially attractive paired with late-spring bloomers and other xeric perennials. Light trimming after flowering helps maintain a dense, compact habit.