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Sage
Aromatic foliage and striking blue flower spikes make a showy addition to the herb or flower garden. Fresh or dried leaves add flavor to sausage, stuffing, salad and soup. Attractive in arrangements, fresh or dried. Can be grown indoors in winter.
Companion Plants
Coneflower
Pincushion Flower
Yarrow
Plant Details
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Common name
Sage
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Botanical name
Salvia officinalis
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Variety
purpurascens
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Zone
USDA Zone 4 (-30°F) to USDA Zone 8 (10°F).
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Light
Sun
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Height
24" (61 cm)
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Habit
Shrubby
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Feed
Once a month
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Water
Water weekly during dry spells
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Bloom Color
Green
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Bloom Time
Blooms in summer
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Maintenance
Mulch to reduce weeds
This plant also belongs to the following BloomIQ.com collections:
- Aldon B.'s collection
- Mario D.'s collection