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Salvia officinalis

Salvia officinalis

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SageShrubFamily: Lamiaceae

Height: 75cmSpread: 1m
Hardy

Attractive to wildlife

Flower colour:

Blue

Foliage colour:

Green

Position

Sun Exposure:

Dappled shade, full sun

Aspect:

South facing, west facing

Soil

Prefers rich soil:

Well Drained / Light / Sandy

The name 'Salvia' derives from the old Latin Salveo, meaning 'I heal' or 'I save'. Sage, Salvia officinalis, was used as a healing plant, by Greeks and Romans. While it's now mainly used as a culinary herb, sage as a tea made by steeping a few sage leaves in hot water is today still used as a remedy for coughs and sore throats.

As well as its culinary value, sage is a valuable decorative evergreen shrub, which doesn't look out of place in ornamental borders.

Grow Salvia officinalis in well-drained soil in full sun. Clip plants annually to preserve their shape and encourage growth of fresh leaves, which have the best flavour and colour. Older plants eventually become woody but are easily propagated from cuttings or by layering the naturally arching branches.

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Salvia ‘Officinalis’ and wildlife

Salvia ‘Officinalis’ is known for attracting bees. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.

Is known to attract Bees

Bees

Is not known to attract Beneficial insects

Beneficial insects

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Butterflies/Moths

Butterflies/Moths

Is not known to attract Other pollinators

Other pollinators

Is Salvia ‘Officinalis’ poisonous?

Salvia ‘Officinalis’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Cats

Cats

Is not known to attract Dogs

Dogs

Is not known to attract Horses

Horses

Is not known to attract Livestock

Livestock

Is not known to attract People

People