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Common Sage
Salvia officinalisAromatic short-lived perennial subshrub grown for culinary foliage and pollinator-friendly flower spikes.
PerennialFull sunPartial ShadeZone 4-8
No photograph yetCommon Sage
Days to maturity
80–90 daysDays to germ.
7–21 daysSpacing
12 inHeight
16–30 inSun
Sun, Partial ShadeHow we grow it
Germination
- Days to germ.
- 7–21 d
- Depth
- 0.25 in
Culture
- Days to maturity
- 80–90 d
- Spacing
- 12 in
- Height
- 16–30 in
- Sun
- Sun, Partial Shade
- Frost
- tender
Harvest
- Handling
- Individual leaves may be harvested the first year once plants have become established. In the second and following years, cut stems to within 6" of the base of the plant just as flowers are starting to open. Hang small bunches of sage upside down to dry in a well-ventilated location out of direct sunlight.