Aromatic HerbsBeginner
Sage
Salvia officinalis
Scientific Name
Salvia officinalis
Family
Lamiaceae
Origin
Mediterranean region
Type
Perennial subshrub
75-90 days
Culinary Uses
Flavor: Earthy, slightly peppery, musty-mint
- Brown butter and sage pasta
- Poultry stuffing
- Sausages
- Bean dishes
- Saltimbocca
Planting Calendar
Sow Indoors
FebruaryMarch
Sow Outdoors
AprilMay
Harvest
Year-round once established
Health Benefits
- Traditional sore throat remedy
- May improve memory
- Anti-inflammatory
- Antioxidant properties
- May help hot flashes