Garden Sage

Salvia officinalis 'Holt's Mammoth' Lamiaceae

Growth habit

Shrub

Perennation

Long-lived polycarpic perennial

Biocultural value

Sage tea was once highly valued by the Chinese, who traded China tea for sage leaves.

Location

Robison Herb Garden

Source of plant

Richters, Sandy Mush Herb Nursery

Description

Plants reach 3' in height and are characterized by larger, rounder leaves; faster growing than the typicalform; good for drying in quantity.

USDA Hardiness Zone

5

Special characteristics

fragrance, notable texture, other ethnobotanical uses, food