Common Sage (Salvia officinalis) – 2 plants – aromatic & hardy herb for garden & balcony – ideal for tea, cooking & medicinal purposes – sun-loving, robust & easy to care for

🌿 Aromatic medicinal and culinary herb: True sage is a classic in the herb garden – with its strong, spicy aroma, it is ideal for tea, Mediterranean dishes and natural medicine .
☀️ Sun-loving & drought-tolerant: Prefers sunny locations and well-drained, rather dry soils – avoid waterlogging for healthy growth.
🌱 Compact growth: Grows bushy and dense with a height of 30–50 cm – perfect for herb beds, raised beds, rock gardens or planters.
🌸 Decorative flower & bee-friendly: In summer, sage bears violet, lipped flowers that attract bees and butterflies .
❄️ Hardy & easy to care for: The perennial sage is robust, frost-resistant and only requires moderate watering and fertilization twice a year .

Common sage ( Salvia officinalis ) is one of the most versatile herbs – known for its intense aroma, decorative grey-green leaves, and medicinal properties. Originally from the Mediterranean region, it also thrives in sunny, warm locations in this country.

With a height of 30–50 cm and a compact, bushy growth habit, sage is ideal for herb gardens, balcony boxes, or planters . Its violet-blue flowers, which bloom from June to August, are a real magnet for bees and butterflies .

Common sage prefers moderately moist, well-drained soil and should absolutely avoid waterlogging . Fertilizing twice a year is perfectly sufficient. Thanks to its winter hardiness and longevity , it is an easy-care and aromatic addition to any garden.

– Botanical name: Salvia officinalis
– German name: Common Sage
– Flower color: violet-blue
– Flowering period: June – August
– Location: sunny
– Soil: well-drained, moderately moist, nutrient-poor to humus-rich
– Height: 30–50 cm
– Planting distance: 30–40 cm
– Hardy: yes
– Uses: Culinary, tea, medicinal plant, bee plant
– Fertilization: twice a year
– Scent: strong, aromatic

💡 Tip: For particularly aromatic leaves, harvest regularly – ideally in the morning after the dew has dried. A light pruning after flowering encourages bushy growth.