Sage 'Purpurascens'

Position in a full sun location and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Purpurascens is thought of as hardy, so it can be safe to leave outdoors for the majority of winter (although if in doubt, using a row cover is often a good idea). Ideally plant in loamy and sandy soil and try to keep the ph of your soil between the range of 4.9 and 8.2 as Purpurascens likes to be in moderately acidic soil to weakly alkaline soil.

Aim to sow 0.23 inches (0.6 cm) deep and try to ensure a gap of at least 0.98 inches (2.5 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 15°C / 59°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Purpurascens about 84 days before your last frost date.

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Purpurascens is a hardy plant.

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