Sage 'Tricolor'

Plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Tricolor is thought of as hardy, so this plant will survive close to or on freezing temperatures. Tricolor requires a loamy and sandy soil with a ph of 4.9 - 8.2 - it grows best in moderately acidic soil to weakly alkaline soil.

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 0.98 inches (2.5 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.23 inches (0.6 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 15°C / 59°F to ensure good germination.

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

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

This plant is very effective in the control of ants. Ants do not like its aroma.

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¹ Missouri Botanical Garden