Seed Information

Common Name: SAGE - PAINTED SAGE ‘BLUE MONDAY’
Scientific Name: Salvia viridis syn S. horminum
Alternative Names: Annual Clary, Joseph Sage.

0.70g up to 413sds

R47.00

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Description

• Annual
• Native to the Mediterranean.
• Bushy, erect annual with hairy, toothed leaves.
• Whorls of tiny, purple flowers enclosed by conspicuous , green to purple bracts, with darker veins, are produced in spikes in summer.
• Will grow up to 45cm tall and about 23cm. wide.
• Needs well-drained to dry, neutral to alkaline soil in sun.
• Dislikes damp conditions.

Culinary Uses

• The seeds and leaves are used to flavor food.

Parts Used

• Leaves, floweringspikes, seeds and oil.

Medicinal Uses. It is said that

• An aromatic antiseptic herb.
• Can be used externally as a wash for sore gums.
• The dried, powdered leaf can be used as a snuff.

Other Uses

• The oil is used to flavor wine and beer.

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