did you know?

In classical antiquity, sage was associated with immortality and longevity, and it was believed to increase mental capacity. The genus name is derived from the Latin for "salvation." For centuries, sage has been widely cultivated for its medicinal and culinary uses.

general maintenance:

To encourage tidy habit, remove old foliage and pinch growing tips in spring.

pests/diseases:

Root rot may occur.

controls:

For root rot, remove diseased plants; increase drainage to reduce soil moisture.

how to sow/plant:

Best grown from cuttings or new plants. Plant in spring or fall in a sunny well-drained site amended with well-rotted compost or manure. Set plants 2 to 3 feet apart. Water upon planting, and mulch to conserve moisture.

water and fertilize:

Monitor soil moisture all season. Each spring, feed with an all-purpose fertilizer, following label directions.

garden hint:

Sage resents wet soil in winter, resulting in root rot that can even occur in warmer winters. Use care to plant in a very well-drained area of the garden. It is also a good idea to cover the plant with pine boughs for protection in winter.

features:

• Attractive Flowers
• Attractive Foliage
• Deer Resistant
• Drought Tolerant
• Fragrant
• Frost Tolerant

garden uses:

• Containers
• Edging
• Flowerbed borders
• Ground Cover
• Rock Garden

other uses:

• Culinary/Edible (Use in stuffing, and with red meat, poultry, eggs.)
• Dye (Use leaves, stems, and flowers as a yellow-buff, deep-yellow, or gray-green dye.)
• Potpourri (dried leaves)
• fragrance for oils, soaps, perfumes

combine with:

other plants used for dyes, such as golden Marguerite, goldenrod, lady’s bedstraw, safflower, and woad