Sage
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| Tags | herb |
| Binomial Name | Salvia officinalis |
| Taxon | Species |
| Description | Sage is an evergreen shrub with woody stems, soft green-gray leaves, and blue to purplish flowers. It is in the Mint family (Lamiaceae), and is perennial in Zones 4-8. It can be used fresh or dried, and has culinary and medicinal uses. |
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| Sun Requirements | Full Sun |
| Growing Degree Days | 85 days |
| Sowing Method | Direct seed indoors, harden seedlings off before transplanting outside. |
| Spread (diameter) | 50 centimeters |
| Row Spacing | 30 centimeters |
| Height | 70 centimeters |