edible · design plant record

Salvia officinalis

Culinary sage

Grey leaves and violet flowers combine in a sunny herb edge.

Illustrations show a representative form; the detail view is a crop of the same artwork. Use the named factual source and exact cultivar for identification and purchase checks.

Height at maturity

0.3–0.61 m (1–2 ft)

Spread at maturity

0.61–0.91 m (2–3 ft)

Light

Sun / Part shade

Moisture

Drier soil after establishment / Moist, draining soil

Source-reported USDA zones

4–8 · verify subzone and cultivar

Principal seasonal role

Summer

Fit it to the site

A warm, draining soil that can dry between watering.

Culinary identity does not make concentrated preparations or all ornamental sages safe.

Keep the care in the decision

Trim lightly after flowering and replace woody, declining plants as needed.

Origin & safety checks

Northern Mediterranean. Confirm local native range and restrictions.

Confirm edible identity and plant parts before use. Species, cultivar, sprays, allergies and pet exposure need separate checks; seeds and foliage are not automatically edible.

Check current invasive restrictions with your local plant-health or extension authority. For pets, use the exact botanical name in a veterinary toxicity reference; for potential ingestion or exposure, get appropriate professional advice rather than relying on a design guide.