Salvia (Sage) Seeds (Heirloom)

Heirloom salvia (sage) seeds attract hummingbirds, bees, and other pollinators because of their lengthy blooming season. Salvia (sage) seeds produce attractive, long flower spikes in a variety of blues, purples, reds, whites, and pinks. Blue Sage Seeds from Eden Brothers feature hazy blue spikes that bloom from spring through frost. Eden Brothers' Scarlet Sage Seeds reach a height of three feet, with bright red blooms that attract nectar feeders.

Growing heirloom salvia seeds in your garden

  • Easy to grow and maintain
  • Pollinator attracting perennial
  • Drought tolerant and deer resistant
  • Blazing spikes of purple or red, adds a unique zest to any garden

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    Blue Sage Seeds

    These azure blooms are a food source for endangered bees

    Blue Sage Seeds

    These azure blooms are a food source for endangered bees
    As Low As $4.99
    As Low As $4.99
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    Sage Seeds (Organic)

    Commonly used to spice poultry, stuffing and sausages

    Sage Seeds (Organic)

    Commonly used to spice poultry, stuffing and sausages
    As Low As $7.39
    As Low As $7.39
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    Sage Seeds

    Versatile with a earthy and peppery flavor on broad leaves

    Sage Seeds

    Versatile with a earthy and peppery flavor on broad leaves
    As Low As $4.79
    As Low As $4.79
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    Clary Sage Seeds - White Swan

    Elegant, silver spires are deer resistant and are said to have medicinal properties

    Clary Sage Seeds - White Swan

    Elegant, silver spires are deer resistant and are said to have medicinal properties
    As Low As $4.49
    As Low As $4.49
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    Scarlet Sage Seeds

    Nectar-rich scarlet flowers are a beacon for hummingbirds

    Scarlet Sage Seeds

    Nectar-rich scarlet flowers are a beacon for hummingbirds
    As Low As $4.79
    As Low As $4.79

Growing heirloom salvia seeds in your garden

  • Easy to grow and maintain
  • Pollinator attracting perennial
  • Drought tolerant and deer resistant
  • Blazing spikes of purple or red, adds a unique zest to any garden

Salvia gets its name from the Latin word salvere, which means health, prosperity, and salvation. The plant has long been utilized as a herbal remedy and may now be found in gardens all over the world. Heirloom salvia is exceptionally hardy, including heat and cold tolerance, drought tolerance, and deer resistance. Salvia (sage) seeds grow as annuals in zones 3 through 9, with some types blooming as perennials in zones 7 and above. These flowers are simple to cultivate and care for, and they will attract a wide range of pollinators to your garden. Heirloom salvia is also a wonderful cut flower.

After the threat of frost has passed and soil temperatures have reached 65°F, direct sow your heirloom salvia (sage) seeds. Seed indoors six to eight weeks before the last frost date for early blooming. Salvia seeds sprout in one to two weeks, depending on soil temperature, and thrive in consistently moist potting soil at temperatures between 65 and 85°F. Seeds require light to sprout, so sow them on the soil's surface and leave them uncovered. Germination rates will be improved by maintaining high humidity and constant temperatures. Use a humidity dome or plastic wrap to cover your seed-starting container and spray it often. Once 10 to 15% of the seeds have germinated, remove the cover and spray periodically until the majority of the seeds have germinated. Plants should be potted into larger containers after they have three sets of genuine leaves. Plants should be hardened off for a week before being transplanted into the garden.

Heirloom salvia (sage) prefers full sun but may grow in mild shade. It favors soils that are nutrient-rich and well-drained. Plants should be spaced 18 to 24 inches apart, depending on the cultivar (taller varieties usually require wider spacing). In just one season, flower spikes can reach a height of three feet!

To encourage ongoing and extended flowering, deadhead spent blooms. By mid-summer, salvia (sage) plants may be looking exhausted. Cutting the plants back by a third can re-energize them and stimulate the growth of fresh foliage and vivid blooms. In areas where they grow perpetually, existing plants can be split in the late winter/early spring (zones 7 to 9, depending on variety).

For more information about planting, growing, and caring for heirloom salvia (sage) seed, see the Salvia (Sage) Seeds Planting Guide.