When to Plant Sage in Peoria, Illinois (61639)
Location
Peoria, Illinois
ZIP Code
61639
USDA Zone
6a
Last Frost
Monday, April 20, 2026
📅 Planting Calendar
Start Seeds Indoors Monday, February 23, 2026
Transplant Outdoors Monday, May 4, 2026
Pro Tip: Start Sage seeds indoors 8 weeks before your last frost date for best results.
🌿 Plant Details
Scientific Name Salvia officinalis
Days to Maturity 75 days
Mature Height 18-30"
Spread 24"
Type Shrub
Fruit Size N/A
☀️ Growing Requirements
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Sun
Full Sun (6+ hours)
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Water
Low to Moderate
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Spacing
24" apart
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Planting Depth
0.25" deep
Seeds typically germinate in 10-21 days
🤝 Good Companions
RosemaryCabbageCarrotTomato
⚠️ Avoid Planting Near
CucumberOnion
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Growing Sage in Zone 6a
Sage (Salvia officinalis) is a popular garden vegetable. In Peoria, Illinois, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 6a, you should start seeds indoors around Monday, February 23, 2026.
Your average last frost date is Monday, April 20, 2026. Plan to transplant your Sage seedlings outdoors around Monday, May 4, 2026, about 2 weeks after your last frost date.