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Sage 'Broad Leaf'

Salvia officinalis

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Broad Leaf is a popular variety of Sage, which belongs to the Salvia genus (Salvia officinalis 'Broad Leaf').

Perennial evergreen with grayish leaves and purple flowers that get to a height of approximately 2 feet tall. It is used as a culinary and medicinal herb and also as an ornamental plant.¹

This variety is a Herb that typically grows as an Perennial, which is defined as a plant that matures and completes its lifecycle over the course of three years or more. Broad Leaf is known for its Shrub habit and growing to a height of approximately 30.0 cm (11.7 inches). This variety tends to bloom in late spring.

Spain is believed to be where Broad Leaf originates from.

As Broad Leaf Sage is a low maintanence plant, it is great for beginner gardeners and those that like gardens that don't need much overseeing.

This plant info is provided by the myfolia gardener's wiki. All details about Sage 'Broad Leaf' have been kindly provided by our members.

How to grow Sage 'Broad Leaf'

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Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Broad Leaf is thought of as hardy, so this plant will survive close to or on freezing temperatures. The USDA Hardiness Zones typically associated with Broad Leaf are Zone 5 and Zone 9. Ensure your soil is loamy and sandy and has a ph of between 4.9 and 8.2 as Sage is a moderately acidic soil to weakly alkaline soil loving plant.

Growing Broad Leaf from seed

Ensure a distance of 0.98 inches (2.5 cm) between seeds when sowing - look to sow at a depth of approximately 0.23 inches (0.6 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 15°C / 59°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Broad Leaf about 84 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Broad Leaf

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Broad Leaf is a hardy plant.

Harvesting Broad Leaf

Sage 'Broad Leaf' information

Lifecycle The lifecycle that Broad Leaf exhibits. Perennial Category The category for the Broad Leaf plant. Herb
Hardiness Is Broad Leaf frost hardy? Hardy Country of Origin Where does Broad Leaf come from? Spain
Bloom Time When does Broad Leaf bloom? Late Spring
Mature Height How tall does Broad Leaf grow? 30.0 cm / 11.7 inches Mature Spread How wide does Broad Leaf grow? 60.0 cm / 1.95 feet
USDA Zone Range What zones does Broad Leaf grow best in? Zone 5 - Zone 9 pH Range The level of acidity for Broad Leaf. 4.9 - 8.2
Sun How much sunlight does Broad Leaf need to grow? Full Sun
Water Requirements How much water does Broad Leaf require? Medium
Ideal Germination Temperature Range What temperatures does Broad Leaf need in order to germinate? 15°C / 59°F to 21°C / 70°F Growing Temperatures What temperatures are best to grow Broad Leaf in? Help build our wiki! to -12°C / 10°F
Sowing Depth How deep to plant Broad Leaf? 0.6 cm / 0.23 inches
Sowing Distance Apart How far apart to sow Broad Leaf 2.5 cm / 0.98 inches
Edible? Is Broad Leaf edible? edible

How long does Broad Leaf take to grow?

These estimates for how long Sage 'Broad Leaf' takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world. Start logging and journaling your observations to participate!

Days to Germination How long does it take Broad Leaf to germinate? 9 days Average 9 days | Min 5 days | Max 15 days (8)
Days to Transplant How long until I can plant out Broad Leaf? + 30 days Average 30 days | Min 10 days | Max 63 days (7)
Days to Maturity How long until Broad Leaf is ready for harvest / bloom? + 47 days Average 47 days | Min 5 days | Max 104 days (3)
Total Growing Days How long does it take to grow Broad Leaf? = 86 days

When should I sow Broad Leaf?

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Other Names for Sage 'Broad Leaf'

Garden sage, common sage, true sage, culinary sage

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Sage 'Broad Leaf'

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How to grow Sage 'Broad Leaf'

Growing Broad Leaf from seed

Transplanting Broad Leaf

Harvesting Broad Leaf

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When should I sow Broad Leaf?

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Growing Broad Leaf from seed

Transplanting Broad Leaf

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Sage 'Broad Leaf' information

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When should I sow Broad Leaf?

Other Names for Sage 'Broad Leaf'

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