SAGE Seeds

Sage (Salvia officinalis) is an aromatic, perennial Mediterranean herb with soft, silvery-green leaves and a warm, savory flavor. A bushy, drought-tolerant kitchen-garden staple used fresh or dried.

At a glance

• Botanical name: Salvia officinalis
• Type: Heirloom, open-pollinated perennial herb
• Days to maturity: about 75 days to first harvest
• Hardiness: perennial in USDA zones 4 to 8
• Sun: Full sun
• Spacing: 18 to 24 inches apart
• Planting depth: 1/4 inch
• Mature height: 12 to 24 inches

Best for

• Seasoning poultry, pork, and sausage
• Stuffing and holiday dishes
• Soups, stews, and brown-butter sauces
• Drying for year-round use
• Container and herb-garden growing

How to grow

Sow seeds 1/4 inch deep in warm, well-drained soil, or start indoors and transplant. Grow in full sun in sandy, slightly alkaline soil. Sage is drought-tolerant once established, so water moderately and let the soil dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Harvest sprigs regularly to keep growth bushy.

Flavor profile

Warm, earthy, and slightly peppery with a savory, piney aroma.

About 99Heirlooms

99Heirlooms specializes in non-GMO, open-pollinated heirloom seeds chosen for flavor and reliability, so you can grow proven varieties and save seed season after season.