Plant Salvia officinalis (Common Sage) where you can enjoy its aromatic, gray-green foliage and summer flower spikes. You can tuck it into an herb bed, border, or a sunny container, and harvest leaves as you need them for cooking.

Give it full sun for the densest growth, though it will also handle part shade. You will get the best long-term performance in soil that drains well, especially through winter. If your soil stays wet, plant on a slight mound or amend with grit so water does not linger around the crown.

Once established, this sage is fairly drought tolerant, but it looks best with occasional deep watering during extended dry spells. Avoid heavy feeding; overly rich soil can lead to softer growth and a more open habit.

For a tidy, productive plant, shear lightly after bloom or trim back in spring as new growth begins. Space plants so air can move through the foliage, and pick leaves from healthy stems through the season.

Specifications

• Cold hardiness zone: 4-8 (-30 degrees F) - Contact your local extension to confirm hardiness if you are in a fringe zone (we cannot guarantee hardiness in fringe zones)
• Light: Full sun   Part sun
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Mature height: 24-30"
• Spread: 12-18"
• Tolerant of: Drought
• Edible: Yes

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