Edibles – Herbs – Garden Sage

Garden Sage

Botanical name: salvia officinalis subsp. officinalis 

Beginner friendly?: moderate 

Average size at maturity: up to 2.5 ft in height and in spread 

Bloom time: spring and summer 

Hardy zone: zones 5-9 

Flower color: purple 

Foliage color: green/gray 

Growth rate: can reach fully mature size in first few growing seasons 

Pruning instructions: prune as needed year-round 

Propagation methods: propagate with cuttings in the spring and summer 

Landscape use: herbal gardens, container plants 

Light needs: 6 hours of sun per day 

Special features: attracts pollinators, fragrant, deer resistant, culinary herb 

Watering instructions: water when the top layer of soil feels dry to the touch 

Fertilizing instructions : use an organic fertilizer once a month throughout the growing season 

Best time to plant: spring, summer, fall 

Best type of soil: sand or loam 

Companion plants: rosemary, thyme, lavender, oregano 

Toxicity level: only toxic for those who are pregnant or for those who consume unusually large quantities for extended periods of time 

Invasive species: moderately