Plant Details

Salvia officinalis

Sage

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General Information

Scientific name: Salvia officinalis
Also known as: Sage

Plant Properties

Layer: Shrub
Size: Small
Height: 0.60 m
Width: 0.60 m
Growth Rate: Moderate
Leaf: Evergreen

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 5-10
Soil Moisture:
Well-drained, Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium)
pH:
Neutral Alkaline
Light:
Full sun

Usage properties

Edible part:
Leaves, Flowers, Condiment, Tea
Edibility:
(4)
Medicinal:
(5)
Features:
Essential 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