In nature, meadow sage occurs in meadows, on field verges, field paths, on fallow land and occasionally even on roadsides. The wild plant thrives wherever it is dry and sunny. In a good location it will also grow in the garden for many years.
Which location is ideal for meadow sage?
The ideal location for meadow sage is a sunny, dry place with nutrient-rich or poor, preferably calcareous soil. The plant requires good water drainage and does not tolerate waterlogging.
The right location for meadow sage
The most important criteria for the location of meadow sage are:
- sunny
- dry
- nutritious or poor soil
- likes limestone
- without waterlogging
Meadow sage only blooms for many weeks in a sunny location. The plant takes care of shady places and produces only a few, sterile flowers.
Whether the potting soil is nutritious or poor doesn't matter much. Meadow sage copes well with both options as long as the soil is dry and permeable to water.
Tip
Meadow sage, like all types of sage, is not poisonous. It is used as a tea internally and externally. The fresh leaves have a cooling and anti-inflammatory effect on insect bites when they are crushed and pressed onto the puncture site.