Garden Sage Herb Seeds

Salvia officinalis – Sage Herb with Aromatic Leaves

Sage (Lamiaceae family), native to Europe & Africa, is a perennial evergreen subshrub with woody stems, grayish leaves, and blue to purplish flowers. Known for its slightly stimulating properties, sage tea has been used as a tonic for centuries. In medieval Europe, sage was believed to strengthen memory and promote wisdom.

Plant

Sage is a low shrub with pale, velvet-soft greyish green leaves. The oval leaves are rough or wrinkled, often downy, ranging from gray-green to whitish green, with some variegated varieties. Flowers are borne in spikes, with tubular two-lipped corollas in purple, pink, white, or red. They attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, and produce nutlet fruits.

Maturity

Harvest begins around 90 days after planting.

Environment

Sage thrives in full sun to partial shade. It prefers rich, well-drained soil and a steady water supply, though it tolerates dry conditions. Avoid overwatering to prevent root issues.

Planting & Growing Instructions

Plant seeds ¼ to ½ inch deep in rows 35 cm apart. Thin seedlings to 35 cm spacing once they reach 10–15 cm tall. Apply nutrients and plant protection regularly.

Height After Growth

Approximately 60 cm.

Planting Season

Winter.

Note

Seeds are for sowing only, not for consumption. Sow before the expiry date.