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
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