Maxima Sage Live Plant | Salvia officinalis 'Maxima' | Large Leaf Culinary Herb Starter Plant

Grow a robust culinary favorite with Maxima Sage, a greenhouse-grown starter live plant prized for its exceptionally large aromatic leaves, attractive silvery-green foliage, and outstanding culinary versatility. Salvia officinalis 'Maxima', commonly known as Maxima Sage, is a hardy perennial herb valued for its vigorous growth and flavorful foliage. Its large leaves are excellent for seasoning poultry, pork, stuffing, roasted vegetables, soups, sauces, herb butters, and Mediterranean-inspired dishes. Its nectar-rich flowers also attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators. With proper care, it may produce blooms under suitable growing conditions.

Maxima Sage thrives in full sun and well-draining soil. Its dense, bushy growth habit provides season-long beauty in herb gardens, raised beds, borders, and patio containers. During late spring to early summer, spikes of soft lavender to violet-blue flowers may appear above the foliage, adding ornamental interest while supporting pollinators. Once established, this drought-tolerant perennial is easy to maintain and makes an excellent addition to both culinary and ornamental gardens.

You will receive one healthy, greenhouse-grown Maxima Sage starter live plant, carefully packaged for safe arrival.

🌿 What's Included

• 1 Maxima Sage Starter Live Plant
• Healthy starter live plant
• Greenhouse-grown plant
• Carefully packaged for shipping

✨ Features

• Exceptionally large aromatic leaves
• Classic savory sage flavor
• Silvery-green evergreen foliage in mild climates
• May produce blooms under suitable growing conditions
• Soft lavender to violet-blue flower spikes
• Attracts bees, butterflies, and beneficial pollinators
• Heat and drought tolerant once established
• Excellent for herb gardens, borders, and containers
• Easy-care perennial herb
• Greenhouse grown for healthy establishment

🌱 Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Salvia officinalis 'Maxima'
• Common Name: Maxima Sage
• Plant Size: Starter live plant
• Light: Full sun
• Growing Media: Well-draining sandy or loamy soil
• Water: Water regularly during establishment, then allow the soil to dry slightly between waterings
• Humidity: Low to moderate humidity
• USDA Hardiness: Zones 4–8
• Mature Size: Approximately 24–36 inches tall and 24–30 inches wide, depending on growing conditions

🌼 Perfect For

• Herb Gardens
• Culinary Gardens
• Kitchen Gardens
• Cottage Gardens
• Raised Beds
• Container Gardens
• Pollinator Gardens
• Gifts for Gardeners