Common Sage seeds
This is an absolute must for any herb garden! Common sage holds a flavor so unique, you won't find anything similar. Common Sage will grow to be 15-30" tall. Each stem is loaded with tasty aromatic grey-silver oblate leaves. Although we most commonly associate sage as the main flavor component in stuffing at Thanksgiving time, it does so much more. Sage makes a great flavor component to marinades, sauces, dressings, teas, sausage, and much more. Several cultures have burned Sage for various reasons and to cleanse a home or a person's body of negative energies. It's also been used medicinally in the past.
Seed count: 100
Botanic name:Salvia
Salvia Officininalis
Plant spacing:
12-15"
Color:
Silvery green leaves with purple flowers
Sowing depth:
1/8"
Sun requirements:
Full sun / Part shade
Utilization:
Common Sage adds a layer of amazing flavor to meats and veggies, sauces, marinades, and teas. It's been used medicinally for oral health, sore throat, gastrointestinal distress, and much more.
Frost Hardy:
Yes
Maturity days:
85-90 days
Life cycle:
Perennial in zones 5-8. Sage can be grown as an annual in zones 1-4.
Can I start indoors:
Yes
Container friendly:
Yes
Other names:
Culinary Sage, Common Garden Sage, or Garden Sage
