Sage
Salvia officinalis · Sages · Mint family
Also known as: Common Sage · Garden Sage
Easy30–60cmPet-friendlyEdible
Sage care at a glance
Sage (Salvia officinalis) needs little water and prefers to grow in full sun. Ideal temperature: 10–28 °C.
- Water need
- Low
- Light
- Full sun
- Soil moisture
- Dry
- Nutrients
- Low
- Ideal temperature
- 10–28 °C
- Life cycle
- Perennial
Pests & Diseases on Sage
Possible pests on Sage include Leafhoppers, Slugs and snails, Spider mites and Spittlebugs. A common disease is Root rot. Also possible: Powdery mildew and Verticillium wilt. Sage is considered pet-friendly.
Pest
- Leafhoppers Low
- Slugs and snails Low
- Spider mites Low
- Spittlebugs Low
- Rosemary beetle Low
- Capsid bugs Low
Disease
- Root rot High
- Powdery mildew Medium
- Verticillium wilt Medium
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Frequently asked questions about Sage
- Which pests affect Sage?
- Possible pests on Sage include Leafhoppers, Slugs and snails, Spider mites and Spittlebugs.
- Which diseases affect Sage?
- A common disease is Root rot. Also possible: Powdery mildew and Verticillium wilt.
- Is Sage toxic to cats and dogs?
- Sage is considered pet-friendly and safe for cats and dogs.
- How much water does Sage need?
- Sage has a low water requirement.
- What light does Sage need?
- Sage prefers to grow in full sun. Around 8 hours of light per day is ideal.
- Is Sage frost-hardy?
- Sage is frost-hardy and tolerates frost. Its lower limit is around -34.4 °C.
- Can you eat Sage?
- Yes, the edible parts are mainly: leaves and flowers.