Sage

Sage

Salvia officinalis

Salvia
Lamiaceae
Native Plants
Zone 311
🌱 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)

Hardiness Zones
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