Sage Flower Seeds Packet

$2.35
SKU: SESAGE
Barcode: 843458152736
With its captivating blue flowers and appealing foliage, this is a perfect ornamental addition to any garden. Its modest height makes it adaptable for various settings, including borders and containers.
  • Plant Type: Annual
  • Genus: Salvia
  • Species: Farinacea
  • Plant Height/Width: 18-24"
  • Season: Blooms summer to frost
  • Exposure: Sun to part shade
  • Difficulty: Easy
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Step One: Timing

When to start?

  • plant after last frost.
  • 10 weeks before last frost if starting indoors

Step Two: Starting

Where to start and how to sow?

  • Start indoor: 10 weeks before the last frost date and barely cover the seeds, as they require light for germination.
  • Direct sow: plant sage seeds outdoors in a well-drained sunny spot after the last frost. Maintain even soil moisture until germination, which typically occurs within two to three weeks. After the second set of true leaves appear, and seedlings are about 4 inches high, they should be either transplanted to their final home or thinned if sown directly. Space the plants about 12 to 18 inches apart.

Step Three: Growing

How to keep happy?

  • Sage is best suited to well-drained, moderately fertile soil and full sun. However, this herb is fairly adaptable to other soil conditions and can tolerate partial shade, so it’s a versatile choice that can fill in empty spaces in the garden. Once established, it is drought-tolerant, making it an excellent option for low-maintenance or xeriscape gardens.

Sage

The deep blue flowers of this sage are rich in nectar, attracting a diverse array of pollinators like hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies, enhancing your garden's biodiversity. Incorporating Sage not only adds beauty but also serves as a valuable nectar source for beneficial pollinators. They thrive in dry, rocky soil, making them suitable for gardens with poor soil conditions. While they are easy to care for, it's important to avoid wet, boggy conditions. Blooming from late spring to the first frost, Sage is a magnet for butterflies, creating a stunning display of blue hues. It's versatile, suitable for beds, edgings, mass plantings, and containers. It's a neat bedding plant that remains attractive all summer.

Keep soil on the dry side

Salvia plants excel in dry, even rocky, soil types, making them a suitable option for gardens with poor soil quality. They require minimal maintenance, but it's crucial to note that they won't thrive in overly wet or boggy conditions.

Keep soil on the dry side

Salvia plants excel in dry, even rocky, soil types, making them a suitable option for gardens with poor soil quality. They require minimal maintenance, but it's crucial to note that they won't thrive in overly wet or boggy conditions.
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The Brief and Glorious History of the Sage

Native to the south-central US and northeast Mexico, Sage thrives in diverse habitats like prairies, plains, meadows, and woodland edges. Its Latin name, Salvia, derived from "salveo," reflects its medicinal history, translating to "to save or heal." The term "farinacea" denotes the powdery white hairs on its calyx and stems. Commonly found in prairies, plains, meadows, pastures, and woodland edges.

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