PatternBaseRed Sage
Salvia miltiorrhiza, Lamiaceae
Zones
6–9
Layer
Herbaceous
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate
Guild Roles
ProducerPollinator AttractorPest ConfuserBeneficial Insect Habitat
Growing Conditions
Sun
Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)
Water
Moderate (established)High (seedling)
Soil pH
6.5 – 7.5
Tolerances
Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.
Companion Plants
Russian LicoriceGlycyrrhiza echinata
Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat
Hairy Mountain MintPycnanthemum pilosumPest DeterrentBeneficial Insect Habitat
Great AngelicaAngelica atropurpureaPest DeterrentBeneficial Insect Habitat
Mexican HawthornCrataegus mexicanaShade ProvisionWind ProtectionBeneficial Insect Habitat
Franchet's CotoneasterCotoneaster franchetiiPest DeterrentBeneficial Insect Habitat
Large-Head AtractylodesAtractylodes macrocephalaPest DeterrentBeneficial Insect Habitat
Antagonistic Plants
American PokeweedPhytolacca decandra
Pokeweed's allelopathic compounds may negatively affect nearby plants including herbs
Syrian RuePeganum harmalaSyrian rue produces multiple alkaloids including harmine and harmaline that can inhibit germination and growth of other medicinal plants, particularly those in the Lamiaceae family like Salvia species.
Uses
Functions
Cardiovascular MedicineCirculation SupportWomen'S HealthLiver Support
Edible Parts
LeavesFlowers
Medicinal Uses
Cardiovascular HealthBlood CirculationMenstrual DisordersAnginaLiver SupportInflammation
Common Questions
What zones does Red Sage grow in?
Red Sage grows in USDA hardiness zones 6 through 9.
What are good companion plants for Red Sage?
Good companions for Red Sage include Russian Licorice, Hairy Mountain Mint, Great Angelica, Mexican Hawthorn, Franchet's Cotoneaster.
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