Salvia officinalis (Sage)
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1m max. spread |
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1m max. height |
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5-10 years to maturity |
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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.
| This plant likes... | Garden match | |
| Soil types: | Chalky, Loamy, Sandy |  |
| Soil drainage: | Moist but well-drained, Well-drained | |
| Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | |
| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | |
| Aspect: | South, East, West | |
| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | |
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Sage oil
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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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- Posted: Sat. 9th May 2009 12:46
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