GARDEN SAGE (Salvia Officinalis)
- Perennial
- Produces edible herb plants
- 12 to 15 inches tall
- Full sun
- Hardy zones 5 to 9
Common
garden sage is an aromatic herb used for culinary, decorative, and
medicinal purposes.
This is the main herb used when making stuffing for
turkey or as a side dish. MMmmmm...
I can smell it cooking now! Also a
main ingredient in poultry seasonings.
Seeds are quite large and easy to grow for even the beginning gardener. Develops into versatile, somewhat woody plant.
Zones
4 and colder should mulch the plants to protect during winter. Comes
with planting instructions,
but refer back to this listing for the
following: Seeds need light to germinate. Do not cover seeds.