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herbPerennialEdible
Sage
Salvia officinalis
Also known as: common sage, garden sage
Woody perennial herb with velvety grey-green leaves. Classic poultry seasoning. Attractive to pollinators when flowering.
Growing Requirements
SunFull Sun
WaterLow
Soil Type
Soil Drainage
Soil pH
Plant Spacing18–24″
Row Spacing24–30″
Planting Depth0.13–0.25″
Height18–30″
Spread18–24″
✓ Container Friendly✓ Raised Bed Friendly
Planting Schedule
Start Indoors
6–8 weeks before last frost
Transplant Outdoors
1–9 weeks after last frost
Germination
10–21 days
Days to Harvest
75–90 days
Zone Suitability
USDA Hardiness Zones
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
Zones 4–10
Can overwinter in appropriate zones
Perennial in zones 5–10
Replace plants every 3-4 years as they become woody. Prune lightly after flowering.