Re: Purple Sage

The green growth is due to low light. The purple coloration is natures way
of regulating light and if it is lower than the plant reverts to green so
it can survive. It will return to purple in higher light conditions.

Sheryl Williams wrote:

> I bought 2 decorative purple sages in fall, put them in my greenhouse
> and they appeared to dry up. The leaves were brittle. I moved them into
> the house and now there is a lot of new growth that is green instead of
> blue/purple.  Has it reverted to a common sage?  Will the leaves turn
> purple later?  Where can I get info on care of decorative sages. I live
> in zone 6, western Colorado, clay soil, extreme temperatures and have
> had more trouble with Icterina and purple sages than anything else.
> Thanks,
> Sheryl
>
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