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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.
 

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Plant Details

  • Common name

    Sage

  • Botanical name

    Salvia officinalis

  • Variety

    purpurascens

  • Zone

    USDA Zone 4 (-30°F) to USDA Zone 8 (10°F).

  • Light

    Sun

  • Height

    24" (61 cm)

  • Habit

    Shrubby

  • Feed

    Once a month

  • Water

    Water weekly during dry spells

  • Bloom Color

    Green

  • Bloom Time

    Blooms in summer

  • Maintenance

    Mulch to reduce weeds

This plant also belongs to the following BloomIQ.com collections:

  • Aldon B.'s collection
  • Mario D.'s collection