Science · Plants, Natives & Crops
Sage
A short-lived semi-woody perennial with aromatic edible leaves; thrives in sun and medium-to-dry well-drained soil.
Salvia officinalis · Herb/medicinal crop
Profile
- Site
- Full sun where stated by cited publication.
- Soil
- Use well-drained soil; crop-specific preferences summarized in water guidance.
- Production
- Harvest or propagation recommendations depend on crop.
- Caution
- No unsupported numeric salinity or moisture thresholds supplied.
Water & soil context
- Moisture (VWC)
- Medium to dry soil; intolerant of poor drainage.
- Salinity tolerance
- Not documented in cited pages.
- Drought tolerance
- Tolerates drought.
Illustrative monitoring-depth band
6–12 in
Editorial placement example, not a validated optimum or total rooting depth. Confirm the site's root distribution and soil horizons; multiple depths may be needed.
Maintain drainage and avoid persistent wet soil around established crowns.
Problems to watch
- Southern blight
Stress signs
- Plant decline associated with disease
Where you'll find it
- Fresh, dried, and cooked leaves
Sources & scope
- plants.ces.ncsu.edu — plants salvia officinalis ↗
- archive.lib.msu.edu — DMC Ag. Ext. 2007 Chelsie PDF e1663 1989 rev1.pdf ↗
- azusmarcomprd.blob.core.windows.net — akeneo products shared assets asset grower BSC en US Salvia Big Blue Production Scheduling Tips asset grower file Salvia Big Blue Production Scheduling Tips.pdf ↗
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All Science profilesPublished botanical and soil references are distinct from GroundWorx product guidance. Moisture thresholds and monitoring depths require site calibration; sources do not establish product performance or diagnose stress.