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| Identification |
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Genus
Salvia
Species
officinalis
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
kitchen sage
garden sage
Family
LAMIACEAE
Specimen number
S11257
Data source
ColorNat p24;HtZn p165;MedPl p130;Frgnt p174;Frgnt p364;Xeri p286
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Perennial
Life span
3 - 10 years
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Herb
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Clump forming
Overall height
2'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Various
Water
Moist
Optimal soil texture
Sandy
Acceptable soil pH
Neutral
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 04a-10b
AHS heat zones
Heat zones 12-01
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
The leaves of Salvia officinalis have a mild sweet fragrance. The leaves of Kitchen sage (also known as garden sage) as well as the stems have been used in traditional fabric dyeing. A range of possible colors can be produced by this plant including yellow ocher, lemon yellow and greenish gray. It is traditionally used to dye wool. (The mordants used for fixing the dye include: alum, chrome, copper, tin, iron.) This species can survive very cold winters with annual averages as low as -30� Fahrenheit. This plant needs summer days with high heat. This species does well in sandy soils. It prefers moist soils.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
astringent
antiseptic
carminative
estrogenic
febrifuge
tonic
Medicinal parts
Leaves
Has medicinal uses
yes
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
yes
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
Salvia officinalis has numerous traditional medicinal uses. Some of its many uses are: as an astringent, as an antiseptic, as a carminative and as an estrogenic. More uses are listed in the medicinal properties section. Kitchen sage (sometimes called garden sage) is not safe for use during pregnancy. Traditional medicinal remedies are made from the leaves.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
pungent.
Fragrance parts
Leaves
Fragrance intensity
Mild
Fragrance category
Faintly sweet
Dye parts
Leaves
Stems
Dye color
yellow ocher,lemon yellow,greenish gray
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Division
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
Salvia officinalis is typically propagated by division. Kitchen sage (in some places called garden sage) is a native plant in the natural environment.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Salvia officinalis is a perennial. Leaves: Kitchen sage (locally known in some parts as garden sage) has heart shaped leaves. Flowers: This plant has pea like flower blossoms on the tips of stems. Typically the blossoms are either blue or purple.
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