Companion Planting With Sage In The Garden

Sage is a hardy perennial grown for centuries for use medicinally and as a culinary herb. Over the course of those centuries, organic gardens have found that companion plants for sage encourage the vigor of the herb as well as the sage companion plants. What grows well with sage? There are a number of companion plants for sage. Continue reading to learn about companion planting with sage.

The science of companion planting is at this juncture relatively unstudied, but anecdotal evidence going back centuries proves its effectiveness. Strong smelling plants and herbs have been included in companion plantings for centuries because their pungent aroma repels pests. Some companion plants encourage beneficial pollinators. The texture of a plant like sage may make it favorable as a companion plant. Sage also makes a valuable companion plant due to its flowers. When the plant blooms, it entices beneficial pollinators into the garden.

Just as not every person is receptive to another person, some plants do well with sage and others do not. So what plants should be planted with sage? Sage benefits all the Brassicas. These include broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, kale and kohlrabi. Sage repels pests such as cabbage moths, loopers, maggots, worms and black flea beetles. Sage repels carrot rust flies. It also repels pests around strawberries and is said to enhance their flavor. Sage attracts beneficial insects around tomato plants.

As for the herb garden, sage can be used as a companion planting next to lavender, lemon balm, lemon thyme, lovage, oregano, parsley, rosemary, savory, thyme and tarragon.

Sage is said to stunt the growth of cucumbers. Instead, plant herbs such as catnip, chives, or dill, or annuals like