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Products > Plants - Browse Alphabetically > Salvia officinalis 'Robert Grim'   Salvia officinalis 'Robert Grim' - Compact Sage THIS LISTING FOR INFORMATION ONLY - WE NO LONGER GROW THIS PLANT    Habit and Cultural Information Category: Shrub Family: Lamiaceae (Labiatae) (Mints) Origin: Garden Origin Evergreen: Yes Bloomtime: Spring Height: 1-2 feet Width: 2-3 feet Exposure: Full Sun Irrigation (H2O Info): Medium Water Needs Winter Hardiness: 20-25° F Salvia officinalis 'Robert Grim' (Compact Sage) - This hardy small shrub with aromatic leaves and lavender flowers came to us from Betsy Clebsch. It is a selection of the herb sage that is low growing with smaller leaves and flowers prolifically through much of the spring and early summer. Good for cooking. Plant in full sun in a well draining soil. Robert Grim gardens in San Jose where he grows many forms of Salvia officinalis 'Robert Grim'. Betsy notes that this plant is "first rate as a garden plant althought it does get woody and die out a bit after three years or so." We grew this plant from 2000 to 2002.  This description of this plant is based on our research and our observations of it growing at the nursery, in our own garden and in other gardens. We always appreciate receiving feedback of any kind from those who have any additional information about this plant, particularly if they disagree with what we have written or have additional cultural tips that would aid others growing Salvia 'Robert Grim' .     [MORE INFO]