Broad Leaf
Sage
Heirloom
Salvia officinalis
★ 5.01 review · 2 sources
Lamiaceae (Mint family) · Genus: Salvia
Characteristics
Color
GrayGreen
Flavor
EarthySpicy / Pungent
Growth Habit
Upright
Intended Use
Drying / SpiceOrnamentalStuffingTea
About the Plant
Life Cycle
Perennial zone 5+
Annual below
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Hardiness
Cool-Season/Hardy
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Exposure
Full Sun
💧
Moisture
Dry Out Between Waterings
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Germination
10–21 days
at 50–85 °F
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Days to Maturity
70–200 days
Plant Height
2 ft
How to Plant
🏠
Start Indoors
6-8 Weeks Before Last Frost
Transplant
0-2 Weeks After Last Frost
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Direct Sow (Spring)
0-2 Weeks After Last Frost
Planting Depth
1/8–1/4 in
Seed Spacing
18–24 in
Row Spacing
12–36 in
Thin To
12–24 in
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Container Friendly
Yes
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Optimal Soil Temp
60–70 °F
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Soil Temp
50–85 °F
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Air Temp
-20 °F
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Marcus from SeedrateZone 6a
★★★★★August 26, 2026
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