Editing Common Sage (section)

== Characteristics ==

* '''Physical Characteristics''': Common Sage has woody stems, grayish-green leaves that are rugose on the upper side and nearly white underneath, and blue to purplish flowers<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salvia_officinalis</ref><ref>https://pfaf.org/user/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Salvia+officinalis</ref>. The leaves can vary in color, with some cultivars having purple, rose, cream, or yellow variegations<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salvia_officinalis</ref>. The plant typically grows to about 60 cm (2 feet) tall and wide<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salvia_officinalis</ref><ref>https://mymediterraneangarden.com/plants/salvia-officinalis</ref>.
* '''Growing Conditions''': It prefers full sun and well-drained, medium to dry soils, making it drought-tolerant but intolerant to wet or poorly drained soil<ref>https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/salvia-officinalis</ref><ref>https://mymediterraneangarden.com/plants/salvia-officinalis</ref>. Pruning is recommended to maintain shape and promote leaf production<ref>https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/salvia-officinalis</ref>.
* '''Lifecycle''': Common Sage is a short-lived perennial, often needing replacement every few years<ref>https://hort.extension.wisc.edu/articles/sage-salvia-officinalis</ref>. It blooms in early summer, attracting bees and butterflies<ref>https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/salvia-officinalis</ref><ref>https://hort.extension.wisc.edu/articles/sage-salvia-officinalis</ref>.

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