Sage

Salvia officinalis

Salvia

Lamiaceae

Native Plants

Zone 3–11

🌱 Beginner Friendly

Sage thrives in full sun with well-draining soil and minimal watering once established. Allow the soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot, and prune lightly after flowering to keep the plant bushy. It is an excellent herb for both culinary use and pollinator gardens.

Toxicity Warning

Known to be toxic to dogs, cats, horses.

Care Requirements

Care Level

Low

Sun

Partial Sun

Water

Moderate

Growth Rate

Moderate

Mature Height

12″ – 48″

Soil

sandy loam

Life Cycle

Perennial

Spacing

18″

Watering Schedule

Every 7-10 Days • Water Deeply But Allow Soil To Dry Out Between Waterings

Soil pH

7.5 – 8

Temperature

-20° – 95°F

Mature Spread

up to 36″

Root Depth

Medium

Foliage

Medium

Propagation: Seed, Cutting

Ecology & Origin

Native to

Alabama

Albania

Algeria

Austria

Azores

Baleares

Bulgaria

California

Canary Is.

Connecticut

Czechoslovakia

France

Georgia

Germany

Greece

Idaho

Italy

Kentucky

Korea

Libya

Attracts

🐝 Bees

🐝 Butterflies

🐝 Hummingbirds

Safety & Use

Toxic to dogs

Toxic to cats

Toxic to horses

⚕ Medicinal

Sources

Data: trefle, usda, aspca

Image: trefle.io — Taken Apr 23, 2017 by Pep Secem (cc-by-sa)

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