Sage (Salvia officinalis) is a perennial aromatic plant of the Lamiaceae family, with velvety, highly fragrant grey-green leaves.
Sage (Salvia officinalis) is a perennial aromatic plant of the Lamiaceae family, with velvety, highly fragrant grey-green leaves. The leaves are used as a seasoning for meat, sauces and stuffings, and also in teas and gargles. The plant is drought-resistant, prefers sun and well-drained soils, and forms woody clumps. It has recognised properties for supporting digestion and the health of the mouth and throat. Sage is both a valued culinary and medicinal plant and a decorative nectar source.
Sowing method: Under cover (cold frame, greenhouse or tunnel)
Transplant age: 50–60 days
Transplanting: Yes
Where it grows: Open ground · Pot min. 3 L · Balcony · Window box
Perennial: it overwinters and starts again in spring.
Cut back after flowering to keep the plant bushy.
| Exposure | Soare |
|---|---|
| Life cycle | Anual |
