Sage
Salvia officinalis · Family Lamiaceae
Also known as: common sage, garden sage, salvia officinalis
- Light
- Full sun
- Watering
- Every 5 days
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Pet-safe
- No, keep it away from cats and dogs
Care
Where to put it
A sunny windowsill or patio pot.
Light
Full sun for compact, aromatic growth.
Watering
Water when the compost is dry on top. Dislikes soggy roots.
About the plant
Sage has velvety, greyish leaves with a bold flavour, great with pasta and meat. It is a perennial subshrub that enjoys sun and little water. It produces purplish-blue flowers that attract bees.
Origin
Native to the Mediterranean region, especially the Balkans, on dry slopes.
What it likes
- Full sun
- Free-draining soil
- Moderate watering
What it dislikes
- Soggy soil
- Shade
- High, muggy humidity
Did you know?
The name Salvia comes from the Latin salvare, 'to heal', after its long tradition of medicinal use.
