{"product_id":"salvia-officinalis-minimus","title":"Salvia officinalis 'Minimus'","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"31\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"25\"\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5–9\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"33\" data-end=\"54\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"33\" data-end=\"43\"\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"56\" data-end=\"94\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"56\" data-end=\"72\"\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15\" tall | 18\" wide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"96\" data-end=\"160\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"96\" data-end=\"109\"\u003eAttracts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and pollinators\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"162\" data-end=\"204\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"162\" data-end=\"177\"\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late spring–early summer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"206\" data-end=\"257\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"206\" data-end=\"222\"\u003eWater Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low to moderate once established\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"259\" data-end=\"342\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"259\" data-end=\"268\"\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained soils including loam, average garden soil, and rocky soils\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"344\" data-end=\"389\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"344\" data-end=\"361\"\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dense, mounding perennial\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"391\" data-end=\"490\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"391\" data-end=\"403\"\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep lavender-blue blooms rise above finely textured aromatic foliage in late spring\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"492\" data-end=\"601\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"492\" data-end=\"506\"\u003eIdeal For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rock gardens, xeriscapes, containers, small spaces, pollinator gardens, low-water landscapes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"603\" data-end=\"651\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"603\" data-end=\"617\"\u003eEvergreen:\u003c\/strong\u003e Semi-evergreen in mild climates\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"653\" data-end=\"1168\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"653\" data-end=\"672\"\u003eWhy We Love It:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"672\" data-end=\"675\"\u003e‘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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1170\" data-end=\"1576\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1170\" data-end=\"1190\"\u003eAdditional Info:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1190\" data-end=\"1193\"\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Desert Blooms","offers":[{"title":"2 1\/2\"","offer_id":47837892247811,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 1\/2\"","offer_id":47837892280579,"sku":null,"price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5\" Deep","offer_id":47837892313347,"sku":null,"price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2045\/0307\/files\/685F5B1B-9D56-4FE8-A32D-220030FD76B4.jpg?v=1776618301","url":"https:\/\/desertbloomsplants.com\/products\/salvia-officinalis-minimus","provider":"Desert Blooms","version":"1.0","type":"link"}