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Wood Sage Seeds

CA$5.95

A traditional woodland herb valued for gentle aromatic medicine and pollinator support

Wood Sage (Teucrium scorodonia) is a softly aromatic perennial herb native to Europe, traditionally found growing along woodland edges, clearings, and hedgerows. With its softly textured grey-green foliage and delicate pale yellow flowers, wood sage brings a subtle, natural beauty to shaded and woodland-style gardens.

Our own farm-grown Wood Sage seeds (Teucrium scorodonia) are offered for organic growing. All seeds are grown on our farm without the use of chemicals and are open-pollinated, hybrid-free, and GMO-free.

Each package contains 100+ seeds.

A traditional woodland herb valued for gentle aromatic medicine and pollinator support

Wood Sage (Teucrium scorodonia) is a softly aromatic perennial herb native to Europe, traditionally found growing along woodland edges, clearings, and hedgerows. With its softly textured grey-green foliage and delicate pale yellow flowers, wood sage brings a subtle, natural beauty to shaded and woodland-style gardens.

Our own farm-grown Wood Sage seeds (Teucrium scorodonia) are offered for organic growing. All seeds are grown on our farm without the use of chemicals and are open-pollinated, hybrid-free, and GMO-free.

Each package contains 100+ seeds.

Why Grow Wood Sage?
Wood sage is valued for its adaptability to partial shade and woodland conditions where many herbs struggle. It offers gentle fragrance, pollinator support, and a long history of traditional herbal use. Well suited to woodland gardens, naturalistic plantings, and herbal borders, wood sage provides quiet beauty and resilience with minimal maintenance.

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PLANT DETAILS

Common Names
Wood Sage, Woodland Germander, Wood Germander

Botanical Name
Teucrium scorodonia

Plant Family
Lamiaceae (Mint Family)

Native Range
Western Europe

Life Cycle
Perennial

Hardiness Zone
5-9

Habit
Wrinkled, grey-green foliage topped with spikes of pale yellow nectar-laden blossoms. Usually reaches roughly 2–3 feet in height, forming a compact, bushy mound. Very attractive to bees and butterflies.

Sun & Soil Requirements
Prefers partial shade to full sun and grows best in well-drained soil with moderate fertility. Tolerant of poorer soils and adaptable to woodland edge conditions.

Germination & Sowing Instructions
Seeds may be started indoors in early spring or direct sown outdoors after danger of frost has passed. Lightly cover seeds and keep soil evenly moist during germination, which typically occurs within 14–21 days.

Growing & Care
Will grow in a variety of conditions with little care. Very drought tolerant once established.

Harvesting
The aerial parts are gather as the plants begin to bloom.

Culinary Uses
N/A

Medicinal Uses
Wood sage has a long history of use in European herbal traditions, where it was valued as a gentle tonic herb. Traditionally, it was used to support digestion and overall vitality and was often prepared as a mild tea.

Themes
Apothecary Garden, Attracts Pollinators, Deer Resistant, Low Maintenance, Drought Tolerant, Cut Flowers.