Herbs · perennial season
Sage
Salvia officinalis
Woody perennial that handles Ohio winters in a dry spot. Flavor is strongest on new spring growth.
- When to plant in Ohio
- Plant starts in May
- Harvest window
- Year-round once established; best in May–June and September
- Days to maturity
- Perennial
- Spacing
- 18 in.
- Light
- Full sun, well drained
How to grow it
Do not overwater. Prune lightly in spring—never into old bare wood. Replace plants every 4–5 years. A gravel mulch keeps the crown dry through freeze-thaw.
