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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    July 3, 2012
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    What type of light do these plants receive? A variegated plant usually needs less sunlight and must be placed in an area with filtered bright sunlight. Variegated leaves can burn or lose color if placed in direct sunlight.

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  • Answered by
    imeecurrie12 on
    July 27, 2012
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    Where did you put it? Mostly on the sun? They needed more sun because they are sun lover. Also, do not over water them but just keep it moist., most of them died from overwatering!

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  • Answered by
    Heather on
    October 22, 2013
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    This plant is not hardy in zone 7. It would need to come indoors to survive the winter. If it is in a container, than it is just a matter of acclimating it to inside your home and you can care for it as a houseplant. It will need the bright light of a South facing window and to be watered only when the soil is dry to the touch. Even with that, it may look a bit ragged over the winter but will perk back up in the spring when you take it back outside.

    If it is in the ground, you will need to move it to a container to bring it in. After transferring it to a container, leave it outside to recover for a week or 2 before trying to bring it indoors (As outlined above).

    This article will have information that you may find helpful:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/hpgen/acclimate-plants-indoors-winter.htm

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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    March 24, 2014
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    Yes, you can. This is often accomplished in spring, so now would be the time to do it, provided the threat of frost has ceased in your area. Make sure to get as much soil with the plants as possible to reduce shock. This article will also help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/learn-how-to-avoid-and-repair-transplant-shock-in-plants.htm

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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    April 14, 2014
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    Yes, you can prune the plant back now to prevent it from flowering, as this will lessen the herb's flavor when used for cooking.

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  • Answered by
    shelley on
    March 25, 2015
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    Machine made straw mats (or even just a layer of straw) would suffice. Fiber netting, such as jute netting, would also be a good option.

    For more information on planting purple sage, please visit the following link:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/sage/how-to-grow-sage.htm

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  • Answered by
    GdnCrone on
    March 25, 2015
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    Thanks, Shelley. I hadn't thought of jute netting. Should be much less expensive./ It was the article on sage that prompted me to post the question

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  • Answered by
    shelley on
    May 5, 2015
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    Yes, you can! And this extension article will tell you how:

    http://extension.oregonstate.edu/gardening/node/1066

    For more information on growing sage, please visit the following link:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/sage/how-to-grow-sage.htm
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/sage/growing-sage-plant-indoors.htm

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