What is sage herb?
Sage herb (Salvia officinalis) is part of the mint plant family Lamiaceae. This perennial plant flowers in the month of June and grows best in USDA hardiness zones 5 to 9. It goes by other common names as well, including garden sage, dalmatian sage, Spanish sage, broadleaf sage and sarubia.OriginPlanters grow and cultivate sage in many parts of the world, but it was first discovered in the Mediterranean.DescriptionSage shoots up to 3 feet tall in an upright, dense bush form. Wood-like stems and silver-green oval leaves surround pink, white, purple or red flowers.CareSage needs to receive full sun and be planted in well-drained soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH. Seedlings should be watered frequently, but mature sage herb plants only need water when the weather is dry.UsesCooks use dried or fresh sage herb in food seasoning for poultry, pork products, soups, salads and butter.
