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Salvia officinalis Alba Seeds for Planting

Salvia officinalis Alba Seeds for Planting

$16.89 USD
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How to Sow and Plant

Sow seeds lightly on the surface of well-drained soil and gently press in. Do not cover deeply. Keep soil lightly moist until germination.

How to Grow

Grow in full sun with well-drained soil. Water sparingly once established. Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape and encourage fresh growth.

Tips

Avoid waterlogged soil

Provide full sun

Prune after flowering

Harvest leaves sparingly first year

Excellent for dry climates

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Features
life-cycle

Life Cycle

Perennial

plant-characteristics

Plant Characteristics

Aromatic silvery foliage

growth-habit

Growth Habit

Upright

bloom-season

Bloom Season

Late spring to summer

flavour-profile

Flavour Profile

Earthy

suitable-for

Suitable for

Outdoor

About
Salvia officinalis Alba Seeds for Planting
seed-type

Seed Type

Organic

plant-type

Plant Type

Culinary

Salvia officinalis ‘Alba’ is a classic perennial sage variety grown for its flavorful leaves and graceful white blooms. Widely used in cooking and traditional herbal practices, it is also valued for its drought tolerance and landscape appeal. Once established, it provides years of reliable growth with minimal care.

Planting information
planting-season

Planting Season

Spring

planting-season

Planting Season

Not applicable

plant-height

Plant Height

40–60 cm

light-requirement

Light Requirement

Full sun

water-needs

Water Needs

Low to moderate

hardiness-zones

Hardiness Zones

5–9

container-garden

Container Garden

Yes

plant-spacing

Plant Spacing

40–50 cm

planting-depth

Planting Depth

Surface sow

growing-conditions

Growing Conditions

Sunny location

Coverage
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
Seed Count
100
GTIN
036000121308

Frequently Asked Questions

How is Alba sage different from common sage?

Alba produces white flowers while retaining the aromatic foliage typical of culinary sage.

Can Alba sage be shaped into compact plants?

Yes. Occasional trimming encourages dense, tidy growth.

Does white-flowering sage attract pollinators?

Flower spikes are commonly visited by bees and butterflies.

Is Alba sage suitable for mixed herb gardens?

Yes. It combines well with other herbs that enjoy sunny conditions.

Can sage tolerate dry periods?

Once established, it is generally adapted to moderate dry conditions.

When should older stems be pruned?

Light pruning after flowering helps maintain a healthy plant shape.