Sage - Live Plant
Sage (Salvia officinalis)
Description
Sage is a classic culinary and medicinal herb known for its soft gray-green leaves and strong earthy aroma. The foliage has a rich savory flavor widely used in cooking, especially in meat dishes and traditional herb blends.This hardy perennial forms attractive mounds of fragrant foliage and produces spikes of small purple flowers during the growing season.
You Will Receive
A well-rooted plant in a 4" container, with a plant height between 6–20 inches. Plants may be lightly trimmed to ensure they fit safely in the shipping box.
Growing Conditions
☀️ Light: Full sun
🌱 Soil: Well-draining soil; prefers sandy or slightly rocky soil
💧 Water: Low to moderate; drought tolerant once established
🌡️ Temperature: Prefers warm growing conditions
📍 USDA Zones: 5–9
❄️ Cold Hardiness: Frost tolerant; evergreen in mild climates
Growth Habit
- Woody perennial herb
- 1–2 feet tall
- Forms dense mounds of aromatic foliage
Uses
- 🍲 Culinary Herb: Classic seasoning for meats, stuffing, and sauces
- 🌿 Herb Garden Plant: Fragrant and easy to grow
- 🐝 Pollinator Friendly: Flowers attract bees and beneficial insects
- 🏡 Edible Landscape Plant: Attractive and productive garden herb
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