Herb / Warm season

Broadleaf Sage

Woody herb for permanent beds and patio containers.

Resinous, earthy leaves for savory cooking.

Seed spacing and maturity

Days to maturity
75
Germination temperature
60-75F
Seed depth
0.25 inches
Spacing
18 inches
Row spacing
24 inches
Start method
Start indoors

Frost-date timing

Indoor start
8 weeks before last frost
Transplant
14 days after last frost

Growing profile

Sun
Full sun
Water
Low to moderate water; avoid wet crowns.
Soil
Well-drained soil with modest fertility.
Watch
Poor drainage and crowding shorten plant life.
  • herb
  • perennial
  • dry-soil
  • pollinators

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