Description

About Grower’s Friend Sage

Elevate your garden and cuisine with the Grower’s Friend Sage Plant. The Grower’s Friend Sage (Salvia officinalis) is a culinary herb known for its robust flavor and versatility in both kitchen and garden. Unlike other varieties that lose their essence after blooming, Grower’s Friend remains dedicated to taste, rarely flowering.

Sage plants, such as the Grower’s Friend Sage, are a treasure trove of culinary and aromatic delights. Their leaves, boasting a distinctive earthy and slightly peppery flavor, elevate a wide range of dishes, from meats and stuffing to soups and sauces. Beyond the kitchen, sage’s fragrant leaves have been valued for their health benefits and are often used in essential oils.

How to Care for Grower’s Friend Sage

These versatile herbs thrive when planted in well-drained soil, preferably in a sunny location that receives at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily. Sage plants, including the Grower’s Friend variety are well-suited for various climates.

This hardy perennial grows in zones 6-9 when planted outdoors and can also thrive as a potted kitchen herb for cooler regions. This tolerant herb will flourish indoors or in a greenhouse. Whether tucked into garden beds, containers, or even window boxes, sage’s hardy nature and adaptable growth ensure a bountiful harvest of aromatic leaves that enrich your culinary creations.

Our USDA-Certified Organic herbs come potted in quality soil and ready to plant!

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Since 1816, Stark Bro’s has promised to provide customers with the very best fruit trees and plants. It’s just that simple. If your trees or plants do not survive, please let us know within one year of delivery. We will send you a free one-time replacement, with a nominal shipping fee of $9.99. If the item in question is not available, we can issue a one-time credit to your account equaling the original product purchase price or issue you a refund. Read more about our warranty policy.

Characteristics

Bloom Color Blue
Shade/Sun Partial Shade - Full Sun
Soil Moisture Well Drained
Soil pH Level 6.5 - 7.5
Years to Bear 1
Zone Range 2 - 9

Size & Spacing

Mature Size

When your plant matures, it will be approximately 12 - 18" tall x 12 - 18" wide.

Recommended Spacing

We recommend spacing these plants 12 - 18" apart to ensure room for growth.

Zone Compatibility

This Variety's Zone Range 2 - 9 Outdoors: 6 - 9
My Hardiness Zone ?
The USDA hardiness zones offer a guide to varieties that will grow well in certain climates. Each zone corresponds to the minimum winter temperatures experienced in a given area. Make sure that your hardiness zone lies within the zone compatibility range of this variety before ordering.
This item can be grown in colder climates if it's planted in a container and brought indoors during the winter months. If you're planting it outdoors in the ground, we recommend being within the outdoor zone range.

Pollination

Pollination is not required for this variety.

This variety does not require pollination to produce a harvestable crop.

Tools & Supplies

Having the proper tools and supplies when growing your own can make the difference between a good harvest and a great harvest! Here's a list that our experts recommend for this variety.

Planting & Care

Learn all about how to grow herbs in The Growing Guide. An entire section of our website dedicated to your growing success.

Shipping Information

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