ShrubPerennialEasy

Greek Sage

Salvia fruticosa

Family: Lamiaceae

Greek Sage grows in full sun and prefers dry rocky soil. Water needs: Low.

How to Grow Greek Sage

Greek Sage growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun, soil conditions listed as Dry rocky soil with a soil pH of 6.0-8.0, and Low water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 8-11. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Greek Sage as 14-30 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as Surface sow. Days to maturity are listed as 2-4 years.

Plant Overview

Greek Sage (Salvia fruticosa) is listed in the Lamiaceae family and categorized as a shrub with a perennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Easy.

Plant ID: PLT-1794
Family: Lamiaceae
Plant type: Shrub
Life cycle: Perennial
Difficulty: Easy

Growing Conditions

Greek Sage is listed for full sun conditions. Water needs are listed as low. The database soil reference is Dry rocky soil. The listed soil pH range is 6.0-8.0, and the listed hardiness range is 8-11.

Hardiness zones: 8-11
Sunlight: Full sun
Soil: Dry rocky soil
Soil pH: 6.0-8.0
Water needs: Low

Seed & Germination

For seed starting, the listed germination time is 14-30 days and the seed depth is Surface sow. The listed time to maturity is 2-4 years. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.

Germination: 14-30 days
Seed depth: Surface sow

Harvest & Propagation

Days to maturity: 2-4 years

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Growing Reference Note

Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.