Sage 'Ornamental'

Salvia officinalis

How to grow Sage 'Ornamental'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Ornamental likes a position of full sun and remember to water moderately. Ornamental is generally regarded as a hardy plant, so this plant will survive close to or on freezing temperatures. Ornamental needs a loamy and sandy soil with a ph of 4.9 to 8.2 (moderately acidic soil to weakly alkaline soil).

Growing Ornamental from seed

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 0.98 inches (2.5 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.23 inches (0.6 cm). For optimal germination, soil temperature should be a minimum of 15°C / 59°F.

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

Transplanting Ornamental

Ornamental is hardy, so ensure you wait until all danger of frost has passed in your area before considering planting outside.

Harvesting Ornamental