How to Grow Purple Sage
Purple sage, which grows wild over the California and Nevada mountains, is now being grown in backyards. Purple sage looks great dried on a coffee table, or add it as an herb to your evening meal. For those who wish to start an herb garden and are looking to add purple sage to the mix, read through a few simple steps to find out how. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Grow purple sage plants where they thrive best, in elevations between 2,500 and 5,000 feet above sea level. You can typically find purple sage growing in washes near the creosote bush and juniper.
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Allow purple sage three seasons to firmly establish. The sage will turn into a rounded shrub, about 3 feet tall. The leaves are gray with purple flowers that bloom all year.
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Plant purple sage where it is hot and dry. The plants need very little water unless it is a new transplant.
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Drain the soil well and plant the purple sage so the root ball sits about an inch above the soil level.
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Grow purple sage in the corner of your herb garden, away from the non-drought tolerant plants. Purple sage was recently introduced to gardeners and looks great amongst other garden flowers.
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Tips & Warnings
Cut back purple sage in early fall to prevent overgrowth.
Do not plant purple sage in a low basin which collects water. This plant thrives in hot, dry areas.
The flowers will continue to bloom as the faded flowers are pinched off.
