Sage
Salvia officinalis
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 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
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda, aspca
Image: trefle.io — Taken Apr 23, 2017 by Pep Secem (cc-by-sa)
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