Meadow Sage
Profile
Scientific name: Salvia pratensis
Plant family: mint family
Other names: meadow clary
Sowing time / Planting time: March – July
Flowering period: May – August
Harvest time: May – August
Useful plant parts: leaves
Location: sunny
Soil quality: gritty to sandy, calcareous and low in nutrients
Care
Meadow sage is very easy to care for and usually short-lived. If the plants are cut back after flowering, they shoot again and flower again. Immediately after flowering, a cutback by half is recommended to support growth for the next season. In early spring, cut the meadow sage to just above the ground. If the plant is already more heavily lignified, the pruning ends at the top of the lignification.
Diseases and pests
In most cases, the essential scent of Salvia pratensis keeps pests away. Rarely, there is an infection with spider mites or aphids. Excessive watering can lead to root rot and mildew infestation – especially if the planting distance in the bed is too close.