Garden Sage (Salvia officinalis) $4.99 | 4-inch pot
🌿 Quick Facts: • Native Status: Mediterranean Native • USDA Growing Zones: 5-9 • Height: 18-24 inches • Spread: 24-36 inches
🌺 Bloom Details: • Season: Late Spring to Summer (May-July) • Colors: Purple-blue • Flower Size: 6-8 inch spikes
☀️ Growing Requirements: • Sun: Full sun • Water: Low • Soil: Well-draining, sandy • Spacing: 24 inches apart
🦋 Pollinator Benefits: • Native Bees: Major nectar source • Bumblebees: Favorite plant • Butterflies: Nectar plant • Beneficial Insects: Attracts diversity
🌱 Plant Care: • Spring: Cut back old growth • Summer: Harvest regularly • Fall: Light trim if needed • Winter: Protect in cold zones
🤝 Companion Planting: • Perfect paired with:
Rosemary
Lavender
Thyme
Oregano
✨ Unique Characteristics: • Silver-gray foliage • Drought tolerant • Culinary & medicinal • Deer resistant • Long-lived herb
💚 Finding Nectar Difference: Grown from seed in living soil without systemic pesticides, ensuring healthy root development and safe nectar sources for pollinators. Our 4-inch pots promote strong root systems over forced blooms, giving you plants that will thrive in your garden.
🌿 Planting Tips: Plant in spring or fall. Excellent for herb gardens and dry areas.