How to trim sage

When to prune sage

Sage is usually pruned in spring when the temperature is stable at above 18 degrees. It can only be pruned after the sage resumes growth and ends dormancy.

When pruning sage, you can cut it diagonally at about 45 degrees from the base of the rhizome. This will be a more thorough pruning and allow it to sprout new branches.

Sage Pruning Tips

The branches of sage are woody, so it is recommended to ensure that the scissors are sharp and sterilized before pruning to avoid fungal diseases on the branches.

Pruning makes it grow faster: When the sage branches grow to a certain height, cut them off by about 1/3. This will ensure that the branches grow evenly and grow faster.

Pruning and flowering: In order for sage to bloom, it needs to be pruned and topped frequently to promote new branches. And after Mexican sage blooms, you can prune the branches in time at the end of August in summer so that it can bloom again in autumn.

Sage pruning tips

When pruning sage, be sure to cut off all the dead branches and leaves, and be careful not to leave any on the soil.