| Botanical name | Salvia officinalis |
|---|---|
| Plant Care |  Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day.  Semi Frost Hardy Semi Frost Hardy – Is Able to Survive Moderately Low Temperatures.  Moderate Watering Moderate Watering – Requires Regular Watering.  Pruning Required Pruning Required – Needs to be Pruned.  Non Indigenous Non Indigenous – Exotic to South Africa. |
| Size | |
| Categories | |
| Flowers | The plant bears spikes of purple flowers. |
| Common name(s) | Sage |
| Origin | |
| Foliage | Sage has oval, crinkled pale green to grey foliage. |
| Uses in landscape design | Sage is does well in containers. Plant them in a sandy soil mixture and make sure it is well drained. |
| Planting instructions | This short-lived perennial herb needs to be planted in full sun and well-drained soil to prevent dampingoff. |
| Soil conditions | This herb needs well-drained soil to prevent dampingoff. |
| Uses | The leaves are useful for seasoning and flavouring meat and chicken dishes and sauces. |
| Wildlife attractions | Bees |
| Interesting planting ideas | A good container plant in full sun. |
| Interesting info | It is used in sweet and savoury dishes, and helps with digesting fatty acids. Sage is also aromatic and is a wonderful component to the herb garden. |
| Propagation | Propagate from semi-hardwood cuttings in summer, by layering, or by sowing seed in spring or autumn. |
| Harvest | Pick the leaves just before it starts to flower. |
| When to sow |
Salvia officinalis (Sage)
- Botanical name: Salvia officinalis
- Common name(s): Sage
- Categories: Ground Covers and Perennials, Herbs
Plant description:
Sage grows in attractive, small clumps. It has oval, crinkled pale green to grey foliage and bears spikes of purple flowers.
Family: Lamiaceae
Synonym: Salvia chromatica
Botanical Pronunciation: SAL-vee-uh uh-fiss-ih-NAY-liss.
Salvia officinalis requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
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The plant bears spikes of purple flowers.
Sage has oval, crinkled pale green to grey foliage.
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