Salvia officinalis ‘Broadleaf’
Overview
Uses: Culinary herb gardens, ornamental borders, pollinator plantings, raised beds, and container growing.
Benefits: Classic Mediterranean herb with broad, aromatic gray-green leaves and savory flavor. Provides ornamental texture, evergreen structure in mild climates, and seasonal lavender-blue blooms.
USDA Hardiness Zones: 5–9
Sun: Full Sun
Life Cycle: Hardy Perennial
Growth Habit: Upright, Rounded — woody base with branching stems.
Bloom Color: Lavender-Blue
Foliage Color: Gray-Green
Mature Height: 18–30 inches
Mature Width: 18–24 inches
Bloom Season: Late Spring–Early Summer
Growth Rate: Moderate
Summary
Broadleaf Sage brings structure, fragrance, and culinary value to the garden in one dependable perennial. Its velvety gray-green leaves form a dense mound that offers texture year-round in milder climates.
In late spring, lavender-blue flower spikes rise above the foliage, drawing pollinators and adding seasonal color. Equally suited to herb gardens and ornamental borders, this selection offers practical harvest value with a refined garden presence.
Care
Broadleaf Sage Care
Plant in full sun and well-drained soil. Sage prefers lean to moderately fertile soil and benefits from good air circulation.
Water regularly during establishment, then reduce frequency. Allow soil to dry between waterings, as overly wet conditions can reduce plant longevity.
Harvest foliage as needed to encourage branching and fresh growth. Avoid cutting heavily into woody stems late in the season.
Apply a balanced slow release fertilizer in spring to support steady new growth.
Container Growing
Sage adapts well to containers with excellent drainage. Use a well-draining potting mix and position containers in full sun. Container-grown plants may require more frequent watering than in-ground plantings.
Plants hardy in the ground may require winter protection when grown in containers in colder zones.
Size
What Size is the Broadleaf Sage for Sale Online?
Our Salvia officinalis ‘Broadleaf’ plants are greenhouse-grown and shipped well-rooted in nursery containers. Plants are actively growing and appropriately sized for their pots at the time of shipment. If you have specific sizing questions, please contact us.
How Large Does Broadleaf Sage Grow?
At maturity, Broadleaf Sage typically reaches 18–30 inches tall and 18–24 inches wide, forming a woody-based mound of aromatic foliage.
Additional Information
What are some common names for this plant?
This plant is commonly known as sage or garden sage.
Is Broadleaf Sage winter hardy?
It is hardy in USDA Zones 5–9. In colder climates, plants may benefit from winter mulch, and container-grown specimens should be protected from extreme cold.
Does it attract pollinators?
The lavender-blue flowers attract bees and other beneficial insects during bloom season.
How long does a sage plant remain productive?
Plants may become woody and less vigorous after several years. Periodic replacement or light rejuvenation pruning helps maintain foliage quality.
Where can Broadleaf Sage be used in the landscape?
It fits naturally into herb gardens, sunny borders, and deer-resistant perennial plantings where aromatic foliage is valued.
