Salvia officinalis
Sage
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Sage (Salvia officinalis) - Description
Used in sausages, poultry, meat, bread, dressings, vegetables, omelets and stuffing. Perennial upright shrubby herb that works well in a garden setting, or for the center piece of your herb garden. Start early indoors or outdoors after danger of frost.
Sage (Salvia officinalis) - Blooming
Flowers are 2-lipped and range in color from white, yellow, salmon, pink, red and scarlet. For continued blooming, deadhead flowers.
Sage (Salvia officinalis) - Growth
Most every sage plant thrives in full sun. Provide low to moderate humidity. Keep the soil around the roots cool. For continual harvest through winter, remove sage from the ground in late fall and pot up in containers.
Sage (Salvia officinalis) - Planting
Plant sages in areas with good air circulation to prevent mold germination. Sow seeds of annuals in spring (don't allow the average temperature to dip below 60ºF); biennials in containers in summer; and perennials in containers in spring.
Sage (Salvia officinalis) - Pest
Sages are susceptible to mildew and other fungal diseases. Aphids, mealybugs, spider mites and whiteflies.
Sage (Salvia officinalis) - Interesting facts
Salvia is the largest genus in the Mint family at around 900 species. The flowers of Sage plants attract bees, hummingbirds and butterflies. Most Sages have very aromatic foliage. The genus name Salvia is derived from the Latin term "salvare" which means "to heal" or "to save".
Sage (Salvia officinalis) - Soil and irrigation
Sages require good drainage, especially when they reach the wintertime. Freezes are more lethal when sages are sitting in soggy soils. Prefers rich loam.
