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Features
Family
Lamiaceae
Native
Southeastern Europe
Life Cycle
Perennial
Plant Height
Tall (Greater than 24")
Flower Color
Purple
Further Information
Plant Characteristics
- Attracts Pollinators
- Good for Containers
Growing Conditions
Drought Tolerant
Plant Resistance
Deer Resistant
About Broadleaf Sage Seeds
Salvia officinalis
Grey-green foliage with pebbly texture on a semi-woody shrub. Purple-blue edible flowers bloom in whorls on spikes above the foliage.
Planting Sage
Plant Spacing
A group of 3 seeds every 12"–18"
Hardiness Zones
4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Light Required
Full sun to part shade
Plant Height
Tall (Greater than 24")
Planting Depth
¼"
Coverage & Planting Details
| Coverage | This packet sows up to 16 feet. |
|---|---|
| Row Spacing | 18" |
| Seed Depth | ¼" |
| Seed Spacing | A group of 3 seeds every 12"–18" |
| Thinning | When 2" tall, thin to 1 every 12"–18" |
| Germination | 7–21 days |
| Start Indoors | RECOMMENDED. 6 to 8 weeks before your average last frost date. |
| Direct Sow | 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date, when soil temperature is at least 50°F. |
| Growing & Harvesting | You may start harvesting leaves when plants are at least 6" tall. When plants are about 12" tall, stems can be cut just as flowers are opening to be dried. |
Find Your Frost Date & Grow Zone
Average First Frost Date
October 19
Average Last Frost Date
May 19
Your Hardiness Zone is
5b
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