How to Plant Golden Variegated Sage
Golden variegated sage (Salvia officinalis Icterina) is a 2-foot-tall shrub that bears green foliage with yellow edges. Master Gardeners with Washington State University Extension say the golden variegated sage is flavorful but not as strong as standard garden sage. But if you are trying to attract butterflies and hummingbirds into the garden, the golden variegated sage deserves a sunny location. Golden variegated sage does best when grown within zones 7 through 10 on the U.S. Department of Agriculture Hardiness Zone Map. Plant it in the spring after all danger of frost has passed. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Choose a planting location for the golden variegated sage that receives full sun all day.
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Improve the soil if it is heavy. Add a 3- to 4-inch layer of compost or coarse sand to the soil and combine it with the top 8 inches of the soil.
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Dig a hole with sides that slope toward the bottom. Dig as deep as the plant is currently growing and three times the width of the container in which it sits.
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Remove the golden variegated sage from its planting container and gently shake the excess potting soil from the roots. If the roots are wound tightly in a ball, use your fingers to gently loosen the outside of the root ball.
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Place the roots in the hole and cover them with soil. Run water into the hole until it is full. Let the water drain and, as it does so, it will settle the soil around the roots. When the water drains, finish filling the planting hole with soil.
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Press around the golden variegated sage with your hands. Spread a 3-inch layer of mulch all the way around the plant, two inches from its base.
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Water the golden variegated sage until the water puddles.
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