Daily
Water Requirement
Fragrant
Fragrance
Outdoor Sun
Sunlight Requirement
Winter
Sowing Season
Perennial
Type
Balcony,Outdoor
Use
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.
