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Salvia (Sage)
A woody sub-shrub with fragrant, oblong, 2-4" gray-green textured foliage and blue-purple flower spikes that appear in late summer for an extended period. Use Salvia to season meat or poultry, especially pork, bean dishes or flatbeards. It is also used for many medicinal remedies such as nervous conditions, sore throats and gastritis.
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| The pointed, ovoid leaves of this herb are slightly hairy and have a strong pineapple scent. If there's a long enough growing season, bright cardinal red flower spikes will be borne in late summer.
Great For: - Teas to settle upset stomachs
- Butterfly and hummingbird attractant
Height: 3-6' Width: 2-4'
Shape: Upright, Wide
Blooms: Red (Fall)
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| A woody sub-shrub with fragrant, oblong, 2-4" gray-green textured foliage and blue-purple flower spikes that appear in July for an extended period, this variety makes for a good ornamental specimen.
Great For: - Seasoning meat or poultry
- Sore throats and gastritis
Height: 14-24" Width: 8-18"
Shape: Low, Mound
Blooms: Purple (Summer)
Winter Interest: Form
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Winter Protection: Straw
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| 'Aurea' is grown for both the ornamental qualities of its gray-green and gold foliage as well as its culinary properties. The strongly aromatic leaves have a quilted texture and whorls of lavender blue flowers appear in July.
Great For: - A range of culinary uses
- Ornamental specimen
Height: 12-18" Width: 12-18"
Shape: Mound, Wide
Blooms: Purple (Summer)
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Winter Protection: Straw
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| This plant sports large, felted grey-green leaves that are more rounded than other varieties, making it just as nice an ornamental as a culinary herb. It will flower rarely, which extends the life of the plant.
Great For: Height: 12-18" Width: 16-18"
Shape: Mound, Rounded
Blooms: Purple (Summer)
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| With lilac-blue flowers in midsummer and purple, aromatic, young leaves that mature to gray-green, Purple Sage will look stunning planted next to golden oregano in a sunny herb garden.
Great For: - Containers
- Stuffings, herb teas & sage butter
Height: 12-18" Width: 18-24"
Shape: Mound, Wide
Blooms: Purple (Summer)
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Winter Protection: Straw
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| The irregular pattern of variegation in the leaves of this herb is stunning both in the garden and on the plate! Use 'Tricolor' as a garnish or in place of Garden Sage in any recipe for added appeal.
Great For: Height: 12-18" Width: 16-24"
Shape: Mound, Wide
Blooms: Purple (Summer)
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