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Growing sage in pots is an easy way to grow fresh herbs on your deck, patio, porch, or balcony. In this article I will go over everything you need to know including the materials you need, the steps to pot up your sage, and the maintenance required so you can ensure you have a healthy sage plant for years to come.
Various types of Sage can be grown in pots, and the type you choose will depend on your preference for the flower and foliage colour, shape, and fragrance. In terms of shape, Sage can vary from cushion shaped to more upright.
Sage (Salvia) is an attractive, drought-tolerant, easy-to-grow shrubby plant with aromatic, evergreen leaves that are often soft and downy. It also produces pretty flowers in mid- to late summer. This Mediterranean herb likes full sun in a warm, sheltered spot, in pots or free-draining soil, and should live for many years with minimal maintenance.
Perennial salvias (aka sage) are heat-loving, deer-resistant plants that thrive from midsummer through fall. The bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds can’t resist them! Learn how to grow, cut back, and care for salvia flowers.
Growing sage in containers outdoors. Slow to get started, sage can take 3 to 6 weeks to germinate. When transplanting outdoors, be sure your plants have adequate space and try to space your sage plants at least 18” apart or plant them in 10” diameter pots.
9 maj 2022 · Learn how to grow sage (Salvia officinalis) in your herb garden with these helpful tips on growing conditions, maintenance, and harvesting.
Sage thrives in warm weather and requires a minimum temperature of 60°F (15°C) for growth. Planting sage in the spring provides it with the ideal conditions to develop a strong root system and abundant foliage. Find out how long it will take to grow sage.
