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Sage
October 2024 | Written by: New Castle County Master Gardeners Rick Judd and Gail Hermenaus
General information
- Salvia offiinalis, Sage
- Lamiaceae family
- Sunlight: full sun.
- Soil conditions: sandy, loamy, well-drained soil.
- Grows well in a container.
- Perennial
Successful Cultivars
- Common ( 80-90 days) Grey-green leaves, wide variety of culinary uses.
- Golden Sage (80-90 days) Golden-yellow and green variegated leaves. Bushy, compact habit. (pictured here)
- Pineapple Sage (80-90 days) Pineapple scented foliage.
Common Pests & Diseases
- Spider Mites
- White Flies
- Downy Mildew (pictured here)
- Leaf Spot
- Mint Rust
This publication was created by Master Gardeners Rick Judd and Gail Hermenau. Photos courtesy of Gail Hermenau.
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