Salvia officinalis

Lamiaceae

Sage

Native to the Mediterranean, sage is a short-lived perennial or sub-shrub approx 75cm high by 100cm wide. Leaves are hirsute, opposite, grey-green and ovoid. Flowers are short blue-mauve racemes occuring on upright spikes in summer. There are many varieties featuring coloured and vaiegated foliage, and larger or more brightly coloured flowers.

Uses

Widely used as a culinary herb, many varieties are also grown as ornamental sub-shrubs. Also used in herbal medicines.

Culture

Prefers full sun, a temperate climate and well-drained, fertile soil with adequate water in summer. Frost tolerant. Propagate by seed in spring, cuttings in summer, or by layering.

Propagation

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Cultivars

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Plant Health

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More info

Contains high levels of camphor in oil, which is toxic; so do not over use.

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