I purchased a small white sage plant from a local nursery about 2 months ago. I transplanted it to a large terra cotta pot in my front yard about 2 weeks after I brought it home. The plant seems to be doing well. It has grown several inches since transplant. I noticed though that a few of the older leaves are turning a dark reddish purple. I know some varieties of sage produce some purple leaves.
But I didn't think that happened to white sage. Should I remove these or leave them be? There is no yellowing and after looking around the internet for common sage diseases I didn't find anything like what I'm seeing. We found one source that says the leaves may turn purplish in times of severe drought. This is, however, a drought-tolerant plant, which can be killed if watered too much, so be careful if you want to see if a little water helps; water very sparingly — normally this plant can go weeks without water just relying on rainfall , although newly planted ones need a little more.
Has it been cold out at night? Sometimes that might discolor leaves as well. Perhaps leave the discolored leaves as is, unless they start to crinkle, dry, or show signs of disease; if they are healthy looking but just purplish, it might be best to let them be, especially as the plant may still be getting used to its new pot. What do I do when sage flowers? Should I cut them off?
Will flowering have an effect on the flavour when used as a herb? Our sagest sorry advice on this is No! Leave the blooms on. You can use them in cooking e. Thanks for asking! They do not resemble eggs or bugs and honestly look like flecks of soil.
I have been monitoring them and they can't be particles of soil. They appear to be the cause of my sage leaves near the base of the plant turning brown at the tips and quickly dying and falling off.
I have tried a dishsoap and water treatment as is they were pests as well as manual removal but they keep coming back. I cannot find anything remotely similar in literature or on the internet. Does anyone know what is causing this and how I can remedy it? Thank you so much! This could be Southern blight you did not indicate your home area.
I also have the same black flecks on my tricolor sage plant that I bought a month ago. I live near Philadelphia, PA, and bought my sage plant at a nearby farm. They are tiny, hard specks like dirt that sit on the leaves and stems. I reviewed 'Southern Blight' and the nematode advice posted, but it is not either of those things. The 'specks' do not seem to be a bug, or even alive in any way; they are the consistency of dried coffee grounds, or black pepper from a pepper shaker, and can be easily brushed off.
I brush the flecks off, and then a few days later those specks are all over the plant again, and on the kitchen counter where the plant sits. Just like Katie said, they are like black specks of dirt. At first I thought they might be seeds, but I honestly don't know anything about sage plants, and I'm sure you are probably all laughing hysterically by now. My plant seems to be otherwise healthy.
I took cuttings of my sage and rosemary and arranged them in a vase on my kitchen window sill I had mysterious black dusty flecks also. I assumed the cuttings were dying and falling apart. But after looking closely I noticed a worm eating my plants! The flecks were what I assume were it's waste. Not sure if it's the same thing but the description of the flecks sound exactly the same Skip to main content. You are here Gardening » Growing Guides.
Planting, Growing, and Harvesting Sage. By The Editors. How to Plant Sage Plant sage in full sun. Sage is considered safe with no reported side effects However, some people are concerned about thujone, a compound found in common sage. Animal research has found that high doses of thujone may be toxic to the brain That said, there is no good evidence that thujone is toxic to humans However, drinking too much sage tea or ingesting sage essential oils — which should be avoided in any case — may have toxic effects.
To be on the safe side, limit sage tea consumption to 3—6 cups a day Otherwise, if you are concerned about thujone in common sage, then you can simply consume Spanish sage instead, as it does not contain thujone Sage is an herb with several promising health benefits. This green spice is also easy to add to almost any savory dish. It can be enjoyed fresh, dried or as a tea. Burning sage also known as smudging is an ancient spiritual ritual. The most-used sage types have antimicrobial properties.
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We rounded up 20 different oils you can use to make one potent anti-aging…. Health Conditions Discover Plan Connect. Sage is a staple herb in various cuisines around the world. This green herb is available fresh, dried or in oil form — and has numerous health benefits. Here are 12 surprising health benefits of sage. Share on Pinterest. High in Several Nutrients. Sage packs a healthy dose of vitamins and minerals. Sage also contains small amounts of magnesium, zinc, copper and vitamins A, C and E.
Summary Sage is rich in nutrients — especially vitamin K — despite being low in calories. Loaded With Antioxidants. Summary Sage is loaded with antioxidants that are linked to several health benefits, including improved brain function and lower cancer risk. May Support Oral Health. Sage has antimicrobial effects, which can neutralize microbes that promote dental plaque. Summary Sage has antimicrobial properties that may kill microbes that encourage the growth of dental plaque.
May Ease Menopause Symptoms. Symptoms include hot flashes, excessive sweating, vaginal dryness and irritability. Plants may also need watering during prolonged dry periods, but always avoid overwatering.
Avoid feeding with high-nitrogen feeds, which encourages soft growth, so use high potash ones instead, which encourage flowering, better flavours and strong, hardy growth. You can cover plants with horticultural fleece in winter to protect the leaves from the worst of the weather and help keep them in good condition for picking.
Protection with fleece may be a good idea in very cold and exposed areas. Plants can tend to become leggy in time, so it is important to prune them annually to keep them bushy and full of flowers Pruning after flowering helps to maintain a better, bushier shape and encourages plenty of new growth.
Sage does not shoot readily from old wood, so never prune old, brown, leafless stems — otherwise the plant will probably die. Old, neglected plants are best replaced. Annual pruning should help prevent this happening. Leaves can be picked at any time, generally the younger leaves have the best flavour. Excess harvests can be dried or frozen. Freezing is the best option using leaves picked in mid-summer. Parsley is a very commonly grown herb, used mainly as a garnish and to make delicious parsley sauce.
Both marjoram and oregano are versatile and essential herbs that good cooks will always have to hand. Sage varieties The straight species, Salvia officinalis , is the one commonly grown as a herb. Icterina Green and yellow variegated leaves.
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