Salvia officinalis 'Icterina' (Pot Size 10.5cm) Golden Sage sold by Boma Garden Centre

Salvia officinalis ‘Icterina’ is an evergreen, compact sub-shrub prized for its striking gold-variegated foliage. The soft, aromatic leaves are pale green broadly edged in creamy gold, creating a luminous display in any herb garden or border. In early summer, delicate pale purplish-blue flowers appear on upright spikes, adding subtle charm to the vibrant foliage.A Royal Horticultural Society Award of Garden Merit winner, this cultivar combines ornamental appeal with practical culinary value. The aromatic leaves can be harvested year-round for use in cooking, tea, and medicinal preparations, offering authentic sage flavour with exceptional visual interest.Incredibly low-maintenance and drought-tolerant once established, Icterina is ideal for Mediterranean-style gardens, borders, containers, and low-water landscapes. It thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, requires minimal feeding, and attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. The foliage takes on purple tones in autumn, extending its seasonal appeal.