Buy common sage or Salvia officinalis Salvia officinalis

sage common

Position: full sun or partial shade
Soil: light, fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Rate of growth: average to fast
Flowering period: May to July
Hardiness: fully hardy

Spikes of lilac-blue flowers in early to mid-summer and grey-green aromatic leaves. Sage's handsome foliage makes a fabulous and robust edge for a sunny herb garden or mini potager. Collected before the plant has flowered and freshly chopped, the aromatic leaves are valuable for flavouring stuffings, herbal teas, meat dishes and herb butter
Garden care: To encourage a plentiful supply of young foliage gather the leaves regularly and prune lightly in July after flowering.