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Sage
Salvia officinalis · Lamiaceae
How it looks
Sage (Salvia officinalis) is a mint-family (Lamiaceae) herb with soft, fuzzy, oval gray-green to silvery leaves arranged opposite one another. Rubbing the leaves releases a strong sage scent. Small pale-purple flowers gather in spikes at the branch tips. Height 12–31 in (30–80 cm).
Sage is listed as non-toxic to cats by the ASPCA. An occasional nibble is unlikely to cause any real trouble.
Guide for parents
Even with a safe plant, make a habit of picking up fallen leaves the same day. If your cat likes to dig in or eat potting soil, fertilizer ingredients can upset their stomach — covering the soil with pebbles works well. If it comes home as a cut stem, florists often treat it with preservatives, so place the vase where your cat can't drink the water.
Details
- Scientific name
- Salvia officinalis
- Common name
- Sage
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Source
- ASPCA
