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Sage Common
Salvia officinalis - A classic garden sage with soft grey-green leaves and a rich, earthy flavour that enhances many dishes. Use it in stuffing, with roasts, in pasta dishes and as part of herb blends. Prefers full sun and dry, well-drained soil; prune lightly after flowering to keep plants vigorous. Pairs especially well with rosemary and thyme in savoury recipes. This traditional grey-leaf sage is prized for cooking, and has been valued since Roman times for both culinary and medicinal uses.
Key Uses: Stuffing, roasts, pasta dishes and herb blends.
Growing conditions: Full sun, dry soil, prune after flowering.
Companion notes: Pairs well with rosemary and thyme.
Salvia officinalis - A classic garden sage with soft grey-green leaves and a rich, earthy flavour that enhances many dishes. Use it in stuffing, with roasts, in pasta dishes and as part of herb blends. Prefers full sun and dry, well-drained soil; prune lightly after flowering to keep plants vigorous. Pairs especially well with rosemary and thyme in savoury recipes. This traditional grey-leaf sage is prized for cooking, and has been valued since Roman times for both culinary and medicinal uses.
Key Uses: Stuffing, roasts, pasta dishes and herb blends.
Growing conditions: Full sun, dry soil, prune after flowering.
Companion notes: Pairs well with rosemary and thyme.