Though the color, shape, and growth habit of sage foliage may vary, the one thing that they will all have in common in being very fragrant. Sage plants grow from super sturdy underground roots, so try to be sure when planting one, as they do not transplant super easily! Leaves ![]() ![]() They are covered in a dense mounds of fragrant foliage with varying shapes and colors. They are also low growing, many only reaching 2 feet in height, but many others sometimes achieving over 5 feet in height! Sage plants have rather woody stems that are highly branching. There are tons of different sage varieties to choose from, and each will have a slightly different growth habit from height, to leaf shape and color, to flower types as well. It’s beautiful, it smells great, and it’s remarkably easy to care for! Read on to learn all there is to know about our friendly green friend, the sage herb. Sage is an edible herb that should be present in everyone’s garden. Traditionally described as the “holy herb”, this wonderful perennial herbaceous plant was said to ward off evils, increase fertility, and aid in nearly any ailment you could have. This flowering plant has been used for both its culinary and medicinal benefits for centuries.Ī member of the mint botanical family ( lamiaceae), sage was first described in 1753 by Linnaeus firstly for its medicinal benefits. The latin term, salvia, is derived from the latin word salvus or salvere, which translates to “to heal” or “to save”. These plants go by many names, including common sage, garden sage, golden sage, kitchen sage, true sage, culinary sage, Dalmation sage, or broadleaf sage. ![]() Once you start learning about sage plants, you won’t be sure whether to grow sage in your herb garden or in your ornamental garden. Chances are that you already have parsley, rosemary, and thyme growing in your herb garden, but do you have sage? Sage is an incredible super herb that smells amazing, attracts all sorts of beneficial insects to your property, and can be eaten either fresh or dried.
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