Salvia officinalis
Plant Details
Plant Properties
Layer:
Shrub
Format:
Smal
Height:
0.60 m
Width:
0.60 m
Growth Rate:
Moderate
Leaf:
Evergreen
Growth conditions
USDA Hardiness:
5-10
Soil Moisture:
Permeable, Moist
Permeable, Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium)
Sand (light) Loam (medium)
pH:
Neutral Basic
Neutral Basic
Light:
Sun
Sun
Usage properties
Edible part:
Leaves, Flowers, Condiment, Tea
Leaves, Flowers, Condiment, Tea
Edibility:
Medicinal:
Features:
Ethereal oil, Repellent, Ground cover, Fragrant
Ethereal oil, Repellent, Ground cover, Fragrant
Description
Leaves and flowers can be eaten both raw and cooked. This herb, with strongly aromatic leaves, is often used as a flavoring in cooked dishes. It helps with digestion and is therefore often combined with heavy, fatty foods. It gives a sausage-like flavor to savory dishes. The young leaves and flowers are suitable for raw consumption, cooking, pickling, or as an addition to sandwiches. The flowers can also be sprinkled over salads to add color and fragrance. An herbal tea made from fresh or dried leaves is said to promote digestion. An essential oil from this plant is commercially used to flavor ice cream, candy, pastries, and other products.
Harvest Data
Start Harvest:
01/06
End of Harvest:
30/09
Guilds
Guild Information
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Guild Details
| Guild | Description |
|---|---|
|
Thymus vulgaris Common Thyme, Garden thyme, Wild Thyme |
Both plants thrive in similar dry conditions and can repel pests effectively. |
|
Castanea sativa Sweet Chestnut |
Basil enhances the flavor of sage and can attract beneficial insects. |
|
Allium sativum Garlic |
Garlic can deter pests that affect sage and improve soil health. |
|
Pinus gerardiana Nepal nut pine |
Attracts pollinators and can improve the overall health of the garden. |
|
Quercus robur English oak |
Attractive to pollinators and can enhance the medicinal properties of the garden. |