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Sage

Salvia officinalis

A drought-tolerant evergreen shrubby herb for a sunny pot. Replace from cuttings every few years.

Key figures

ItemValueSource
Pot sizeat least 30 cm wide and deep[1]
Seed rate / spacingat least 30 cm[1]
Plant sizeheight and spread 30–90 cm[1]
pHherbs generally 6.0–7.5[2]

The full guide (care, pests, beginner and professional tips) is currently in Finnish. The figures above are the same and come from the sources below.

These are general guidelines. Always check the variety, seed packet or fertiliser instructions and current regulations.

Sources

  1. RHS: Sage – grow your own
  2. University of Minnesota Extension: Growing herbs
  3. Martat: Suunnittele ruukkuviljelyn kasvit