Salvia officinalis 'Berggarten'~ Berggarten Sage

Salvia officinalis 'Berggarten'~ Berggarten SageBerggarten Sage is a compact woody perennial herb used for culinary and medicinal purposes. The strongly aromatic grey green leaves are topped by short flower spikes with tiny blue flowers in spring. Sage in the garden deters many pests while attracting beneficial pollinators. Grows best in full sun and well draining soil. Drought tolerant once established. Sage has been valued to aid digestion, colds, sore throats and inflammation. Use in the kitchen

Berggarten Sage is a compact woody perennial herb used for culinary and medicinal purposes.  The strongly aromatic  grey-green leaves are topped by short flower spikes with tiny blue flowers in spring.  Sage in the garden deters many pests while attracting beneficial pollinators. Grows best in full sun and well draining soil.  Drought tolerant once established. 

Sage has been valued to aid digestion, colds, sore throats and inflammation. Use in the kitchen to round off a savory dish or add complexity to a beverage.* 

MAINTENANCE NEEDS:  Low maintenance plant.  Susceptible to root rot if soils too moist.  
LANDSCAPE USES: Medicine Garden, Kitchen Garden, Mass Plantings, Cottage Gardens, Containers, Pollinator Garden

COMPANIONS: Rosemary, Strawberries, Tomatoes
IMAGE: by David J. Stang / CC BY-SA (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0)

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