Garden Sage
Common Name: Garden Sage
Species Name: Salvia officinalis
Family Name: Lamiaceae
Examples of Garden Sage Salvia officinalis
| Plant Facts | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Mediterranean |
| Sun Preference | Full Sun |
| Susceptibility | Root rot in poorly drained soils |
ID Characteristics
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Leaf and Stem Characteristics
- Plant Height: 3-foot diameter, 2.5-foot height
- Leaves: Evergreen, entire, oblong to ovate, coarse and aromatic leaves
| Habitat/Ecology | |
|---|---|
| Soil Preference | Well-drained |
| USDA Cold Hardiness Zone | 5 |
| Notes | Culinary herb used in cooking, good for perennial borders; woody shrub; ‘Tricolor’ is a popular cultivar |