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Garden Sage

Salvia officinalis

Other known names: Common sage

A woody Mediterranean herb with aromatic silver-green leaves.

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LightBright light with several hours of sunWaterWater when the surface begins to dryDifficultyEasySafetyToxic

Toxic. Culinary herb when grown without unsafe treatments

Care

Light
Bright light with several hours of sun
Water
Water when the surface begins to dry
Growing medium
Fertile, free-draining potting mix
Feeding
Light regular feeding if harvested often
Temperature
55–80°F
Humidity
Average with airflow

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Characteristics

A woody Mediterranean herb with aromatic silver-green leaves.

Names & botanical identity

Accepted name
Salvia officinalis
Plant group
Edible Herbs
Other known names
Common sage
Safety
Toxic
Culinary herb when grown without unsafe treatments

Growth

Growth habit
Edible or aromatic herb
Native range
Varies by culinary species
Temperature
55–80°F
Humidity
Average with airflow
Difficulty
Easy

Propagation

Seed, division, or stem cutting

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Problems to recognize

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History & lineage

Garden Sage is recorded botanically as Salvia officinalis. Lorekeeper keeps accepted and former names connected so the guide remains findable as taxonomy changes.

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