# Sage (*Coniolaria Seigle-Murandi, Guiraud, Steiman &*)

Sage is a fragrant herb with soft, gray-green leaves. It’s often used in cooking and has a lovely smell!

- **Category:** [Plants](https://www.snappit.app/explore/categories/plant)
- **Rarity:** Common
- **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low
- **Habitat:** Gardens and sunny spots
- **Also known as:** Common Sage, Culinary Sage, Garden Sage

![Sage](https://res.cloudinary.com/drieglelr/image/upload/v1771426565/objects/4955.jpg)

## Appearance

The Sage plant typically has soft, velvety grayish-green leaves with a pebbled texture and a distinctive aroma. Its small, two-lipped flowers bloom in spikes, often appearing in shades of lavender, purple, or sometimes white.

## Taxonomy

- **Kingdom:** Plantae
- **Phylum:** Ascomycota
- **Class:** Magnoliopsida
- **Order:** Lamiales
- **Family:** Lamiaceae
- **Genus:** Salvia

## Interesting facts

- Ancient Romans called sage a 'holy herb' believing it could cure almost anything!
- Rubbing fresh sage leaves on your teeth was an old-fashioned way to clean and whiten them!
- Some types of sage can grow into tall shrubs, reaching heights greater than a human!
- There are over 900 different kinds of sage plants, found across the globe!

## Special abilities

- **Drought Defiance:** Sage has fuzzy leaves that help it reduce water loss, allowing it to survive in dry, sunny environments.
- **Aromatic Shield:** Sage produces strong aromatic oils that naturally deter many insect pests from nibbling on its leaves.
- **Flavor Factory:** Sage contains compounds that give it a unique taste, used by humans to flavor many different foods.

## Measurements & details

- **Height:** 30-90 cm
- **Spread:** 30-90 cm
- **Flower Size:** 1-2 cm
- **Bloom Season:** Late spring to early summer
- **Edible:** Yes
- **Toxicity:** None
- **Lifecycle:** Perennial
- **Pollination Method:** Insect

## Ecological connections

- **Pollinates:** European Honey Bee (*Apis mellifera*) — Visits flowers for nectar and pollen
- **Pollinates:** Buff-tailed Bumblebee (*Bombus terrestris*) — Efficiently pollinates its tubular flowers
- **Shelter:** Seven-spotted Ladybug (*Coccinella septempunctata*) — Hides among the leaves from predators

## Traits

- [Herbaceous](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/herbaceous): Herbaceous plants are non-woody plants with soft stems that typically die back to the ground at the end of the growing season.
- [Aromatic](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/aromatic): Aromatic plants produce and emit fragrant volatile organic compounds, often for defense or to attract pollinators.
- [Broadleaf Tree](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/broadleaf-tree): Broadleaf trees are angiosperms characterized by flat, wide leaves that are typically shed annually in temperate climates.
- [Evergreen](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/evergreen): Evergreen plants retain their foliage throughout the year, never shedding all their leaves at once.
- [Medicinal](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/medicinal): Medicinal plants possess chemical compounds that can be used for therapeutic purposes to treat illnesses or maintain health.
- [Edible](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/edible): Edible plants are those parts of a plant that are considered safe for human consumption.
- [Pollinator Magnet](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/pollinator-magnet): Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
- [Spice](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/spice): This human use trait indicates species from which spices are derived, used for flavoring, preserving food, or as aromatic agents.
- [Urban Friendly](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/urban-friendly): This habitat trait indicates species that can coexist with humans in urban and suburban environments, utilizing man-made structures and green spaces.

## Collections

- [Flowers](https://www.snappit.app/explore/collections/flowers)

## Safety

**Danger:** 1/5 · Very low

Explore with care and ask an adult if you’re unsure what to do.

## Frequently Asked Questions

### How to identify Sage?

Count the petals where you can, then compare the flower's center, its symmetry, how the blooms are grouped and the leaves below. Color varies between garden varieties and shifts with the light. Flower Identifier: upload a photo and compare the visible details.

### How tall is Sage?

30-90 cm

### How wide does Sage spread?

30-90 cm

### How big are the flowers on Sage?

1-2 cm

### When does Sage bloom?

Late spring to early summer

### Is Sage edible?

Yes

### Is Sage toxic?

None

### What is Sage's lifecycle?

Perennial

## Where to spot

- [Duft- und Tastgarten Papendorf](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/de-0395-duft-und-tastgarten-papendorf) — Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, DE · Park

## More Plants

- [white snakeroot](https://www.snappit.app/explore/white-snakeroot) (*Ageratina altissima*)
- [tree-of-heaven](https://www.snappit.app/explore/tree-of-heaven) (*Ailanthus altissima*)
- [western sword fern](https://www.snappit.app/explore/western-sword-fern) (*Polystichum munitum*)
- [common milkweed](https://www.snappit.app/explore/common-milkweed) (*Asclepias syriaca*)

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Source: [Sage: Characteristics, Facts & Places to See — Snappit](https://www.snappit.app/explore/sage)