Salvia Species, Common Sage, Garden Sage (Salvia officinalis)

Sage in full flower, zone 5a, May 31

Common Sage 'Broadleafed Sage' growing in Dennis's Spring vegetable garden in Waihi, New Zealand

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March 2016--Matthaei Botanical Gardens, Ann Arbor, MI

Salvia blossom after rain

Close-up of the Salvia officinalis bloom

Common Sage, zone 5b, May 23


Nice blue/lavendar flowers in late April/Early May Zone 7.

Salvia seedling which overwintered outside with no cover (Finland zone 1b = 4b-5a US zone) - 22.5.2002

Salvia seedling 6.4.03

Buds of sage blossoms in NE Tennessee, late April.

Close up of the blooms

Common Sage in flower in my garden in Victoria, Australia, November 2003

The texture of the leaves gives Sage a unique look in the garden and can be used as a focal point.

Cooking sage

Spring, Late March, zone 9a/9b. Labeled as 'Culinary Sage'. Don't know how that differs from Common or garden sage.

Spring, Late March, zone 9a/9b. Labeled as 'Culinary Sage'. Don't know how that differs from Common or garden sage.

April sage bloom and visitor

Sage seedling

Salvia officinalis (Garden Sage)

Closeup of June bloom after rain

seedlings at 2 weeks

New leaves and dead leaves from last year temporarily share the same branch.

Exfoliating bark on an old branch

Photo taken May 2007

Sage beginning to flower, zone 5a, May 26


June 25, 2008

may 23,2008

Krapets, Bulgaria. Zone 7b.

Starting to show pink as the buds form - mid May in Zone 5/6


Common Sage in my garden in Churchill, Victoria, Australia, November 2001

Common Sage in my garden in Churchill, Victoria, Australia, November 2001

I love sage's blooms in the garden - moved late in fall and still puts on a show this year!

i just started growing sage not real familiar with it but so far so good

Cooking sage in snow. This bush is three yers old.

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7-2011 *Matthaei Botanical Gardens, Ann Arbor, MI

7-2011 *Matthaei Botanical Gardens, Ann Arbor, MI

7-2011 *Matthaei Botanical Gardens, Ann Arbor, MI

Common Sage 'Broadleafed Sage' showing the leaves that are used in flavouring food with their unique flavour and aroma

Common Sage 'Broadleafed Sage' showing its beautiful stem of Spring flowering

June 11, 2013

Krapets, Bulgaria, zone 8a

March 2016--Matthaei Botanical Gardens, Ann Arbor, MI

March 2016--Matthaei Botanical Gardens, Ann Arbor, MI

Greece. Photo courtesy of Karl Gercens. Copyright Karl Gercens. Conservatory Horticulturist at Longwood Gardens. http://www.karlgercens.com/
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Salvia Species, Common Sage, Garden Sage
Salvia officinalis
Type: | Herbs, Perennials, Shrubs |
Height: | 24-36 in. (60-90 cm) |
Conditions: | Zone 4-9, Full Sun |