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Herb · Lamiaceae family

Common sage

Salvia officinalis

Full sun to part shade 1 ft 3¾ in–2 ft 3½ in × 1 ft 3¾ in–2 ft 11⅜ in Flowers June–July Harvest March–August to −79 °F
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In short a 10-second read

SunFull sun to part shade
Size1 ft 3¾ in–2 ft 3½ in
spacing 16¼ in
FlowersJune–July
PlantingApril–May
PruningMarch, July
WinterProtect from winter wet

Where to plant and how much to water

Sun, soil and water.

It grows best in full sun to part shade, in dry to average soil.

Sun

Sun6 hours or more
Part shade3–6 hours
Shadeunder 3 h

Soil

tolerates any pH
acidicneutralalkaline
dry to averagesandyloamygravelly

Watering

Common sage — Watering
drought tolerant once establisheddo not waterlogless when it rains

Frost

−79 °F
protect from winter wetgreen in winter too

How much space it takes

Mature size.

The mature plant next to a person (69 in).

19¾ in3 ft 3⅜ in4 ft 11 in1 ft 3¾ in–2 ft 3½ inspread 1 ft 3¾ in–2 ft 11⅜ in
1 ft 3¾ in–2 ft 3½ in× spread 1 ft 3¾ in–2 ft 11⅜ in

Plant 16¼ in apart.

How to plant: singly, 17¾ in apart

Reaches maturity in about 2–5 years. The final size depends on the cultivar and the spot — we give the range from smallest to largest.

Calendar

Through the year.

Typical for a temperate climate (four seasons). The line shows the current month.

The year at a glance

Flowers: JanuaryFlowers: FebruaryFlowers: MarchFlowers: AprilFlowers: MayFlowers: JuneFlowers: JulyFlowers: AugustFlowers: SeptemberFlowers: OctoberFlowers: NovemberFlowers: DecemberPlanting: JanuaryPlanting: FebruaryPlanting: MarchPlanting: AprilPlanting: MayPlanting: JunePlanting: JulyPlanting: AugustPlanting: SeptemberPlanting: OctoberPlanting: NovemberPlanting: DecemberFeeding: JanuaryFeeding: FebruaryFeeding: MarchFeeding: AprilFeeding: MayFeeding: JuneFeeding: JulyFeeding: AugustFeeding: SeptemberFeeding: OctoberFeeding: NovemberFeeding: DecemberPruning: JanuaryPruning: FebruaryPruning: MarchPruning: AprilPruning: MayPruning: JunePruning: JulyPruning: AugustPruning: SeptemberPruning: OctoberPruning: NovemberPruning: DecemberHarvest: JanuaryHarvest: FebruaryHarvest: MarchHarvest: AprilHarvest: MayHarvest: JuneHarvest: JulyHarvest: AugustHarvest: SeptemberHarvest: OctoberHarvest: NovemberHarvest: DecemberJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
FlowersPlantingFeedingPruningHarvest
Now, in October: nothing to do — the next job is in March.
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Flowers

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

June–July · purple or blue

Planting

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

container plant: April–May

Feeding

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

May–June

Pruning

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

cut back partly (March, July)

Harvest

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

March–August

Feeding

Nutrition.

Common sage — Feeding
No feeding in beds

in pots once in late spring · May–June

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Pruning

When and how to prune.

Typical for a temperate climate (four seasons).

Common sage — Cut back partly

Cut back partly

MarJul
How to prunePrune lightly: a little of the young shoots in spring, so sage grows bushy with fresh leaves, and the faded flower stems in summer. Note: do not cut sage back into bare wood, older stems may not reshoot; replace old plants with young ones.

Pests and diseases

Common problems and what to do.

The most common problems in Central Europe. Protection is listed from the gentlest option.

High riskMedium riskLow riskRisk for this plant according to the source · no label = no documented level

What you will see

White powdery coating on leaves, stems and flowers; leaves may become distorted.

The source says: it is among the ornamental plants susceptible to powdery mildew.

When to look

From spring onwards

How to protect

  1. Prevention
    • Destroy fallen infected leaves in fall; do not over-feed, and protect from drought (stress invites powdery mildew).
  2. By hand fallPrune out infected shoots early and destroy fallen leaves.
Powdery mildewsdisease · from spring onwardsMedium risk

What you will see

White powdery coating on leaves, stems and flowers; leaves may become distorted.

The source says: it is among the ornamental plants susceptible to powdery mildew.

When to look

From spring onwards

How to protect

  1. Prevention
    • Destroy fallen infected leaves in fall; do not over-feed, and protect from drought (stress invites powdery mildew).
  2. By hand fallPrune out infected shoots early and destroy fallen leaves.
More about this problem

What you will see

Shiny purple-green beetles (¼–¼ in) and larvae eat leaves and flowers; leaves are reduced to short stumps.

When to look

From late summer to spring

How to protect

  1. Prevention
    • Healthy plants usually tolerate it, so the beetle can be tolerated; encourage birds, frogs and ground beetles.
  2. By hand fall to springPick off beetles and larvae by hand or shake them onto newspaper.
Rosemary beetlepest · from late summer to spring

What you will see

Shiny purple-green beetles (¼–¼ in) and larvae eat leaves and flowers; leaves are reduced to short stumps.

When to look

From late summer to spring

How to protect

  1. Prevention
    • Healthy plants usually tolerate it, so the beetle can be tolerated; encourage birds, frogs and ground beetles.
  2. By hand fall to springPick off beetles and larvae by hand or shake them onto newspaper.
More about this problem

What you will see

Coarse pale speckling on the upper leaf surfaces; leafhoppers on the undersides.

When to look

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
April–September

How to protect

  1. Prevention
    • Affected herbs are safe to eat; no control is needed.
  2. BiologicalEncourage natural enemies (ladybirds, wasps, ground beetles, birds).
Sage and Ligurian leafhopperspest · April–September

What you will see

Coarse pale speckling on the upper leaf surfaces; leafhoppers on the undersides.

When to look

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
April–September

How to protect

  1. Prevention
    • Affected herbs are safe to eat; no control is needed.
  2. BiologicalEncourage natural enemies (ladybirds, wasps, ground beetles, birds).
More about this problem

What you will see

Ragged, distorted leaves with many small holes, dropped buds.

When to look

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
May–August

How to protect

  1. Prevention
    • Tolerate the damage, plants usually recover; encourage birds and ground beetles.
  2. BiologicalEncourage natural enemies.
Capsid bugspest · May–August

What you will see

Ragged, distorted leaves with many small holes, dropped buds.

When to look

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
May–August

How to protect

  1. Prevention
    • Tolerate the damage, plants usually recover; encourage birds and ground beetles.
  2. BiologicalEncourage natural enemies.
More about this problem

What you will see

Yellowing and wilting leaves, dieback of shoots.

When to look

Throughout the year; symptoms can develop rapidly in hot weather

How to protect

  1. Prevention
    • Do not carry soil on tools and shoes; control weeds.
  2. By handDig up a confirmed plant with its roots and destroy it; consider grassing over the area or a resistant replacement.
Verticillium wiltdisease · throughout the year; symptoms can develop rapidly in hot weather

What you will see

Yellowing and wilting leaves, dieback of shoots.

When to look

Throughout the year; symptoms can develop rapidly in hot weather

How to protect

  1. Prevention
    • Do not carry soil on tools and shoes; control weeds.
  2. By handDig up a confirmed plant with its roots and destroy it; consider grassing over the area or a resistant replacement.
More about this problem
Sources (8)

What to combine it with

Ready-made combinations.

Ready-made Studio combinations with this plant

Click a combination — the Studio opens a new raised garden bed with it already planted.

Mediterranean herbs — common sageMediterranean herbs — common thymeMediterranean herbs — oreganoMediterranean herbs — winter savory
Mediterranean herbsSage, thyme, oregano and savory — fragrant herbs for a sunny, drier spot.Open in the Studio
Herbs for tea — lemon balmHerbs for tea — peppermintHerbs for tea — hyssopHerbs for tea — common sage
Herbs for teaLemon balm, mint, hyssop and sage — tea from the bed from spring to fall.Open in the Studio

Frequently asked

Quick answers.

When does common sage flower?

In June–July; the flowers are purple or blue.

When is common sage harvested?

In March–August.

Does common sage tolerate shade?

It tolerates part shade (3–6 hours of sun), but not full shade.

How much space does common sage need?

At maturity 1 ft 3¾ in–2 ft 11⅜ in wide and 1 ft 3¾ in–2 ft 3½ in tall; recommended spacing 16¼ in.

Rosemary beetle — what can you do?

Healthy plants usually tolerate it, so the beetle can be tolerated; encourage birds, frogs and ground beetles. Pick off beetles and larvae by hand or shake them onto newspaper.

Sage and Ligurian leafhoppers — what can you do?

Affected herbs are safe to eat; no control is needed. Encourage natural enemies (ladybirds, wasps, ground beetles, birds).

Sources (12) Checked 24 October 2026

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