Purple sage

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hubballi

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Purple sage
« on: August 25, 2009, 09:08 »
What is it with me and Sage. I just can't seem to keep any for more than a few weeks without it dying. I bought some from the local garden center this summer and followed instructions, potted it on in a bigger pot. Kept it watered and it's leaves are already going thin and wispy and withering.


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Plot22

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Re: Purple sage
« Reply #1 on: August 25, 2009, 09:14 »
Are it's roots too wet?  I believe it needs really good drainage in a gritty compost like many other herbs.  Also make sure the leaves aren't wetted when watering or they can go crispy in the sun. :)

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Re: Purple sage
« Reply #2 on: August 25, 2009, 10:49 »
mine is growing like a weed and slowly taking over my herb bed.

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Re: Purple sage
« Reply #3 on: August 26, 2009, 15:37 »
Yup, I'm with Plot22 on this one; like most mediterranean herbs it likes sun and well-drained soil.
You are probably being much too kind to it (parsley would be much more appreciative though...)
Sow your seeds, plant your plants. What's the difference? A couple of weeks or more when answering possible queries!

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Re: Purple sage
« Reply #4 on: August 27, 2009, 09:04 »
I was watering it every day. I have now put it in the greenhouse without watering but it still looks a sorry state  :(


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