Common Sage

Salvia officinalis

Also called Culinary Sage, Garden Sage

  • Sub-shrub, with an upright habit
  • Gray-green woolly oblong to ovate leaves, 8 cm long
  • Lilac-blue flowers
  • A popular culinary herb
  • Bloom Time: Early to midsummer

ZONE:
5

COLOUR:
Mauve-lilac

HEIGHT:
60-70 cm

SPREAD:
80-90 cm

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:


Grows best in an average to dry, well-drained soil, in full sun. They are drought tolerant, once established. Wet soils without proper drainage are detrimental to the plant, especially in the winter months, when it is dormant. 

Additional Notes about Common Sage:


Frequently used fresh or dried as a seasoning or brewed to make tea. Some of the therapeutic benefits include memory enhancement, hormone stimulant, natural antibiotic, and improved digestion. 

Characteristics & Attributes


GROWTH RATE:
Medium
FLOWERING TIME:
Summer
HABIT:
Clumping
FOLIAGE COLOR:
Green
Gray
LANDSCAPE USES:
Herbal/edible garden