Salvia officinalis (Common Sage, Kitchen Sage)

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Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Lamiales
Family: Lamiaceae
Genus: Salvia
Species: Salvia officinalis


Common Names add Kitchen Sage edit \| delete Ornamental Sage edit \| delete Common Sage edit \| delete Plant Types edit Evergreen Herb Perennial Zones / Hardiness edit 4a (to -25 F / -32 C) 4b (to -20 F / -29 C) 5a (to -15 F / -26 C) 5b (to -10 F / -23 C) 6a (to -5 F / -21 C) 6b (to 0 F / -18 C) 7a (to 5 F / -15 C) 7b (to 10 F / -12 C) 8a (to 15 F / -9 C) 8b (to 20 F / -7 C) Height (Maximum) edit 2 to 5 feet (60 cm to 1 1/2 m) Spread (Maximum) edit 2 to 5 feet (60 cm to 1 1/2 m) Flowering Start edit June Flowering End edit September Leaf Colour edit Green - Light Green - Dark Purple Silver Variegated Leaf Shape edit Have you a suggestion for a plant property that we are missing? Please let us know.	Suitable For edit Border/Bed Container/Patio Sun Exposure edit Full Sun Partial Shade Soil Types edit Well-drained Soil pH edit 6.0 - 6.4 (Slightly acidic) 6.5 - 6.9 (Very slightly acidic) Bloom Colour edit Pink Purple White Wildlife Value edit Bees Deer Resistant Hummingbirds Propagation Techniques edit Seed Stem Cutting Skill Level edit Beginner Additional Short Notes add For longer notes please use the Opinions area below Ask a Question about this Plant on our Forums

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	Netty (10292)
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	ACMPhoto (76)

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