Salvia officinalis. CERTIFIED ORGANIC! The wonderfully aromatic, silvery-green leaves of sage bring a potent savoury accent to stews, soups, salads, and traditional stuffing. Beneficial insects love this plant and hummingbirds will feed from sage flowers. Direct seed organic sage seeds in early spring and thin to 30cm (12") apart. Harvest half of the plant before the purple flowers open in June, and dry the leaves in an airy spot away from direct sunlight. After flowering, cut back by a third to get a burst of fresh new leaves.
Details
Botanical Name
Salvia officinalis
Common Name
Sage
Hardiness Zone
- 5
Appearance
Max Height
Max Spread
Plant Form
Foliage Colour
- Silver Green
Fall Colour
Flower Colour
- Purple
Edible
Edible
- YES
Edible Component
- Leaf
Edible Harvest Period
Edible Use
- Fresh Eating
- Drying
- Seasoning
Fruit Colour
- Silver Green
Growing
Flowering Period
Early Summer
Moisture
Sunlight
Full Sun
Maintenance
Deer Resistance
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