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Growing Sage

Botanical Name:

Salvia officinalis

Common names:

Garden Sage

Description:

Sage is actually classified as a dwarf, semi-evergreen sub-shrub, but most gardeners think of it as a classic herb that forms tidy mounds of aromatic foliage. Most cultivars grow 18-24 inches high. Classic cultivars have velvety grayish-green foliage and spikes of petty blue to pale purple flowers that appear in the late spring and early summer. Other varieties are available with multi-colored or deep purple leaves and various shades of white or pink flowers.

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Life Cycle:

hardy sub-shrub

Exposure:

full sun

Cultivation:

Sage isn't that fussy about soil, as long as it's well drained. Traditional cultivars can be grown from seed, but not easily, and variegated and colored-leaved cultivars are best started from summer cuttings or by layering in the fall. Plants should be pruned often to keep them from getting overgrown and leggy and may need replacing every 3-4 years when they start to lose their compact shape. Sage grows best in warm climates. If grown in northern zones, it can be reluctant to flower, and even when protected, tends to look ragged by spring after suffering through winter cold.

Propagation:

cuttings and seed

Parts Used:

leaves

Harvesting and Storage:

Harvest leaves lightly the first year to enable plants to established themselves. Take leaves as needed or cut the entire stem. Give plants at least 8 weeks prior to the first frost to establish new growth in preparation for winter.

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Medicinal Uses:

tooth cleanser; antiseptic

Culinary Uses

stuffing; sauces; fish dishes; salads

Other Uses:

hair-care; scented bath; potpourri

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About The Author: Ellen Brown is an environmental writer and photographer and the owner of Sustainable Media, an environmental media company that specializes in helping businesses and organizations promote eco-friendly products and services. Contact her on the web at http://www.sustainable-media.com

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