Salvia officinalis

(Garden Sage)


$7.95


Hardiness Zones:

 4a  4b  5a  5b  6a  6b  7a  7b  8a  8b

Quick Overview:

Variably called culinary sage, common sage or garden sage, this woody-stemmed, semi-shrubby perennial typically grows 1.5-2.5′ tall. Features whorls of two-lipped, lavender-blue flowers (to 1 inch long) in short, upright spikes in late spring. Wrinkled, gray-green leaves (to 4″ long) are strongly aromatic and are frequently used fresh or dried in cooking as a seasoning. A mint family member that is attractive to bees and butterflies.  (Courtesy of Missouri Botanical Gardens Plant Finder)

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Description

Grow in average, dry to medium moisture, well-drained soil in full sun. Tolerates very light shade, but best in full sun. Plants tend to sprawl, particularly when grown in less than full sun. Wet soils can be fatal.  (Courtesy of Missouri Botanical Gardens Plant Finder)

Additional information

Common Name

Garden Sage

Botanical Name

Salvia officinalis

Container/Amount

1 gallon

Evergreen or Deciduous

Deciduous

Hardiness Zone

4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b

Growth Rate

Average

Light Requirements

Sun

Height

2 to 2.5'

Width

2 to 2.5'

Soil Condition

Well-drained

Water Needs

Average

Blooming Period

Summer

Flower Color

lavender

Fragrance

Yes

Foliage Color

green

Deer Resistant

Yes

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