Salvia officinalis
Sage-Garden
![Salvia officinalis Sage-Garden from Moose Crossing Garden Center](_ccLib/image/plants/DETA-1797.jpg)
Photo courtesy of Ball Horticulture
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- Thin green foliage
- Purple spiked flowers in summer
- Leaves are used fresh or dried for meet and vegetable recipes
- Dried leaves are also used for crafts and potpourri
![Border or Bed](image/chars/char-112.png)
Border or Bed
![Container](image/chars/char-110.png)
Container
![Edible](image/chars/char-93.png)
Edible
![Full Sun](image/chars/char-1.png)
Full Sun
![Dry Soil](image/chars/char-121.png)
Dry Soil
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Plant in full sun in well drained soil.
Height: 20-24 in
Spacing: 20-24 in
Price Level 1: $4.99 ea.~4 ½” pot
Bloom Color:
Zone: 5-8
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Border or Bed
- Container
- Edible
Exposure:
- Full Sun
Soil Moisture:
- Dry Soil