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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.

Sage

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 410

Can overwinter in appropriate zones

Perennial in zones 510

Replace plants every 3-4 years as they become woody. Prune lightly after flowering.

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