Grow in average, well-drained soil in full sun. Tolerates very light shade, but best in full sun. Drier soils are best for mature plants as they are short lived in wet soils.
This species of sage is the culinary variety most familiar to cooks. It also has excellent ornamental qualities. Also known as common sage or garden sage, this shrubby perennial typically grows 1.5-2.5' tall. It blooms in late spring with lavender-blue flowers (to 1 inch long) in short, upright spikes in late spring. Gray-green leaves (to 4" long) are strongly aromatic and are used fresh or dried in cooking as a seasoning. A mint family member that is attractive to bees and butterflies.
This species of sage is the culinary variety most familiar to cooks. It also has excellent ornamental qualities. Also known as common sage or garden sage, this shrubby perennial typically grows 1.5-2.5' tall. It blooms in late spring with lavender-blue flowers (to 1 inch long) in short, upright spikes in late spring. Gray-green leaves (to 4" long) are strongly aromatic and are used fresh or dried in cooking as a seasoning. A mint family member that is attractive to bees and butterflies.
Sage is a nice garden plant that looks great in a garden mixed with perennials in borders, cottage gardens, wild or naturalized plantings.
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