Salvia officinalis (Sage)

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Skill rating Beginner
skill rating
Ultimate spread 1m
max. spread
Ultimate height 1m
max. height
Time to maturity 5-10 years
to maturity
Maintenance level 1 hour care
per year

Botanical name: Salvia officinalis

Other names: Sage


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Genus: Salvia

Species: S. officinalis - S. officinalis is a herb with aromatic yellow-green leaves and spires of blue flowers in summer.

Salvia officinalis is: Semi evergreen

Flower: Pale-blue, Insignificant or absent in Summer

Foliage: Yellow-green in Summer

Fragrance: Foliage is aromatic (sage).

Plant with: Origanum vulgare 'Aureum' (Golden oregano), Thymus serpyllum (Thyme), Origanum vulgare 'Gold Tip' (Oregano 'Gold Tip' ), Origanum 'Kent Beauty' (Oregano 'Kent Beauty')

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Specific pests: Leafhoppers , Slugs , Snails

Diseases: Generally disease free.

General care

Propagation methods: Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings. REGISTER to read more...


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Salvia officinalis (Sage) will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 1m after 5-10 years.


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Suggested uses: City, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Flavouring food and drinks, Beds and borders, Mediterranean, Foliage only

Cultivation: Grow in moderately fertile, moist, free-draining soil in a sunny position, although can tolerate light shade. Avoid cold, damp conditions.

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Soil types: Chalky, Loamy, Sandy Match unknown
Soil drainage: Moist but well-drained, Well-drained Match unknown
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral Match unknown
Light: Partial Shade, Full Sun Match unknown
Aspect: South, East, West Match unknown
Exposure: Exposed, Sheltered Match unknown
Hardiness: Hardy (H4) Match unknown

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Sage oil

Comment from Nicola

This plant is used in the Perfume garden by Laurie Chetwood and Patrick Collins in their Perfume garden for Chelsea Flower Show 2009. They say 'Sage oil is made from steam distillation of dried leaves. Gives a spicy + herbaceous fragrance to perfumes'

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