Salvia officinalis 

Family

Lamiaceae

Origin

Europe & Africa

Description

Sage is a perennial, evergreen subshrub, with woody stems, grayish leaves, and blue to purplish flowers.Sage has slightly stimulating properties; tea brewed from its leaves has been used as a tonic for centuries. In medieval Europe, sage was thought to strengthen the memory and promote wisdom.

Plant

Sage is a pretty, low shrub with pale, velvet-soft greyish green leaves. The oval leaves are rough or wrinkled and usually downy; the colour ranges from gray-green to whitish green, and some varieties are variegated. The flowers are borne in spikes and feature tubular two-lipped corollas that are attractive to a variety of pollinators, including bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. The flowers can be purple, pink, white, or red and produce nutlet fruits.

Maturity

Harvest starts from 90 days

Environment

Lavender will grow in full sun to part shade and prefers a good water supply, although it will tolerate dry conditions.

The best flavour and texture is obtained from providing rich, well-drained soil and a great deal of water.

Planting & Growing Instructions

Plant seeds ¼ to ½ inch under the soil in rows 35 cm apart. Thin the borage herb to at least 35 cm when the plants measure 10-15 cm tall. Regularly apply nutrients and plant protection.

Height after growth

60 cm

Planting Season

Winters

Note

Used as seeds only and not for consumption.Seeds to be sown before expiry date