I planted a Texas sage Silverado (Leucophyllum frutescens( about a month ago and watered it deeply for the first couple of weeks. Sage (Salvia officinalis) is a short-lived perennial herb grown for its aromatic leaves. Once it boils, reduce the heat, cover the tea, and let it simmer for three to five minutes. Does anyone know what that is and how I can stop it from happening? TooManyWeeds87 Seedling. fish_4_all, Mar 12, 2010 #2. These spots will then change color from gray to brown, eventually covering most of the leaf and causing it to wilt. They are a dusty gray green color. Place the sage in a pot with water and boil. Troubleshooting the plant to determine the problem is the first step in solving it. Only one annoying problem. I started to notice the leaves were turning yellow and wondered if I watered it too much. It grows spikes of spring flowers in different colors, including purple, blue, white, and pink. Common green sage is hardier than other varieties, so try growing it before any others if you don’t have an ideal climate. Sage grows best in sandy, well draining soils when watered once every two weeks. Like powdery mildew, gray mold is well named. It begins as water-soaked spots and eventually develops into the characteristic gray, fuzzy coating. Sage is one of my favourite plants. Preventing and Controlling Gray Mold. Sage leaves are curling under. All of this is from information I found online and not my experience. Step 1 Examine the plant to see if the brown spots occur only on certain leaves. Not all sage varieties are culinary; the most popular kitchen sage is called Salvia officinalis. These might appear white at first. To make your sage tea you only need 3-4 sprigs of fresh sage, or you can substitute fresh with about a tablespoon of dried sage leaves, and two cups of water. The symptoms of gray mold depend on the type of plant and environmental conditions, but generally spots that appear water-soaked will form on the leaves. Like rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis), also from the Labiatae family, sage prefers a light fertilizer and for the soil pH to be between 6.0 and 7.0.To measure the soil’s pH, you can buy a pH reader from your local garden store. It forms a shrub up to 2 feet high with gray-green leaves and attractive lilac flowers. Leaves and flowers of sage plants. Remove diseased flowers and/or leaves right away. I've been growing it for years and it always does really well. It will survive mild winters, but can be damaged by hard frosts. Sage grows well in zones 5-9. The older leaves keep getting covered in a grey mould. The oval leaves turn vaguely purple in full sun, and the compact growth habit makes it perfect for containers or small areas. Spots typically start on lower leaves but can spread to cover the entire plant Severely infected leaves may be completely covered in white or grayish white fungi In some cases, leaves become curled or twisted or turn yellow due to the infection The sage leaves grow best in terms of aroma and flavour when in low to medium nutrient soil rather then high nitrogen soils. Sage thrives in well-drained, slightly acidic soil and full sun or light shade. Apart from being unsightly, it … How to Identify Gray Mold Damage. Sage thrives in fairly rich soil that is well-drained. I hope it helps. This is an indication of rot or mildew. The leaves of a sage plant are elongated and come to a point at the end. Sage leaves have a velvety texture that is pretty in the garden and also feels nice when you pick the leaves. It appears as a gray mold, primarily on old and dying leaves and flowers. I have cut back on the watering a lot but the leaves are still turning and some are dead. 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