Salvia Officinalis | 9cm Pot

A good companion plant. Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: light, fertile, moist, well-drained soil Rate of growth: average to fast Flowering period: May to July Hardiness: fully hardy Spikes of lilac-blue flowers in early to mid-summer and grey-green aromatic leaves. Sage’s handsome foliage makes a fabulous and robust edge for a sunny herb garden or mini potager. Collected before the plant has flowered and freshly chopped, the aromatic leaves are valuable for flavouring stuffings, herbal teas, meat dishes and herb butter Garden care: To encourage a plentiful supply of young foliage gather the leaves regularly and prune lightly in July after flowering.