Red Sage Seeds - Deciduous Perennial Flower
(Salvia miltiorrhiza)
* Common Names = Red Sage / Chinese Sage / Red-Rooted Sage / Dan Shen
* Species named Miltiorrhiza, which means "red root".
* Low maintenance-- tolerates high humidity, yet hardy to cold frosts. Does well in high elevations and along river beds.
* Perennial herb with fragrant flowers of a bright purple color, commonly grown as annual to harvest roots (Dan Shen).
* Brings beautiful contrast of green and purple hues to accent any landscape.
* Dried red roots (Dan Shen) are highly valued and used extensively in TCM.
* Used in herbal remedies for circulation, kidney function, inflammation, and digestion.
The dried root slices are also available in my shop, when stock is plentiful.
Life Cycle: Perennial
Height: 18-24 in
Max Width: 8-12 in
USDA Zone: 5-9
Light: Full Sun / Partial Sun
Harvest: 180 days
GROWING RECOMMENDATIONS:
1. Soak seeds in warm water for 6 hours. Sow 1/8" deep in small pots/flats with moistened seed-starting mix.
2. Place in warm indirect sunlight and keep soil moist. Germination will occur in 7-21 days.
3. Resize into bigger pots as needed. Transplant 4" tall seedlings 12" apart after last frost. Protect young plants during the first few winters.
*** Salvia miltiorrhiza plants have long roots, so make sure they have plenty of room to spread.
*** Red Sage roots can be harvested anytime from late autumn through early spring.
Germination: 85%
HAPPY PLANTING!
PACKAGING & SHIPPING
Your order will be safely wrapped, and shipped USPS First-Class Package within 1-3 business days of payment.
A tracking number will be automatically provided when the shipping label has been printed.
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*** Most
herbs/flowers are grown organically here on our farm in South
Carolina. The only fertilizer used (tilled & incorporated between
grow seasons) is all-natural aged compost... and we don't let
chemical pesticides ever touch our soil.
*** I am not a doctor-- just someone who studies natural healing and therapeutic methods. The literature here is for educational purposes only, and is not meant to replace the diagnosis or treatment of medical professionals. The information in this listing is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
*** Please do your own research and learn any precautions associated with any of the natural herbs.
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