Meadow sage
Salvia pratensis · Sages · Mint family
Also known as: Meadow Clary · Meadow Sage Salvia
Easy30–60cmPet-friendlyEdible
Meadow sage care at a glance
Meadow sage (Salvia pratensis) needs little water and prefers to grow in full sun. Ideal temperature: 15–25 °C.
- Water need
- Low
- Light
- Full sun
- Soil moisture
- Dry
- Nutrients
- Low
- Ideal temperature
- 15–25 °C
- Life cycle
- Perennial
Pests & Diseases on Meadow sage
Possible pests on Meadow sage include Whitefly, Scale insects and Slugs and snails. A common disease is Root rot. Also possible: Powdery mildew, Rust and Leaf spot. Meadow sage is considered pet-friendly.
Pest
- Whitefly Low
- Scale insects Low
- Slugs and snails Low
Disease
- Powdery mildew Medium
- Rust Low
- Leaf spot Low
- Root rot High
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Frequently asked questions about Meadow sage
- Which pests affect Meadow sage?
- Possible pests on Meadow sage include Whitefly, Scale insects and Slugs and snails.
- Which diseases affect Meadow sage?
- A common disease is Root rot. Also possible: Powdery mildew, Rust and Leaf spot.
- Is Meadow sage toxic to cats and dogs?
- Meadow sage is considered pet-friendly and safe for cats and dogs.
- How much water does Meadow sage need?
- Meadow sage has a low water requirement.
- What light does Meadow sage need?
- Meadow sage prefers to grow in full sun. Around 6 hours of light per day is ideal.
- Is Meadow sage frost-hardy?
- Meadow sage is frost-hardy and tolerates frost. Its lower limit is around -25 °C.
- Can you eat Meadow sage?
- Yes, the edible parts are mainly: leaves and flowers.