Salvia officinalis Perennial. 75 days. Non-GMO, Heirloom, Open Pollinated Broad Leaved Sage Herb Garden Seed from True Leaf Market. Salvia officinalis. Sage plants are warm perennials native to the Meditteranean. Broad Leaved Sage is known for medicinal and culinary benefits! Minty and frost-tolerant, sage develops as a versatile evergreen subshrub with semi-woody stems and violet-indigo flowers during its second year. Broad Leaved Sage has an earthy flavor with mild pepper"making this culinary herb ideal to pair with savory dishes.

Broad Leaved Sage Herb Garden Seeds
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Broad Leaved Sage Herb Growing Habits
Non-GMO (Salvia officinalis) Broad Leaved Sage grows as a warm perennial herb reaching 1-2" high as a flowering subshrub. This variety of sage blooms in late spring through mid-summer or once again in early fall. Once plants reach maturity, sage develops semi-woody stems and gray-green leaves"providing an earthy aroma with mild pepper and sweet flavor. Sage plants continue producing and spread similar to mint, as they fully establish during the second year. As the lower temperatures drop, cold-hardy sage varieties will go dormant overwinter, after blooming bold violet-indigo flowers and setting seed.
The Culinary Uses of Broad Leaved Sage Garden Herb & Seed
Broad Leaved Sage is a bold flowering herb that is known to provide culinary benefits to several savory dishes. From flavoring meat such as Italian sausage to be an essential ingredient in holiday stuffing, minty sage varieties offer mild pepper and sweet notes to dressings or pasta!
The Herbal Tea Benefits of Growing Broad Leaved Sage Garden Herb
As one of the most versatile flowering perennials, adding Broad Leaved Sage to your garden will not only be a decoration but a culinary offering. This sage variety is known as an ideal herbal tea due to its sweet and earthy taste! Although other types of sage taste more bitter, the gray-green foliage of this Broad Leaved Sage offers a more minty flavor. Sage has rich vitamins that boost your overall immune system and contain bold antioxidants that may help reduce cancerous cell growth.
Broad Leaved Sage Garden Herb Seeds Per Package:
- 1 g - Approximately 53 Seeds
- 1/4 oz - Approximately 375 Seeds
- 1 oz - Approximately 1,500 Seeds
- 4 oz - Approximately 6,000 Seeds
- 1 lb - Approximately 24,000 Seeds
- 5 lbs - Approximately 120,000 Seeds
Basic Info
Latin Name: | Salvia officinalis |
Color: | Semi-woody stem, gray-green leaves, violet-indigo flowers |
Flavor: | Bold, earthy, sweet, mint, mild pepper |
Growing Info
Days to Maturity: | 70-80+ Perennial |
Hardiness Zones: | 5-8 |
Seed Planting Depth: | 1/4" |
Seed Plant Spacing: | 18-24" |
Growth Habit: | Upright/subshrub/spread |
Soil Preference: | Rich, sandy, loamy and well-drained |
Temp Preference: | Warm |
Light Preference: | Full sun |
Other Info
Pests/Diseases: | Slugs, caterpillars, leaf spot |
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