More about the plant below:
Medicinal sage (Salvia officinalis)
category : herbs, perennials
position : sun
height : up to 0.7 m
frost resistance : to -15 ° C
reaction soil : neutral, slightly alkaline
preferences soil : fertile, permeable, rich in calcium
watering : medium
color leaves/needles : gray-green
color of flowers : purple
shape : bushy
period flowering : May-July
seeding : spring
reproduction:sowing, division, herbaceous and semi-woody cuttings
persistence leaves : seasonal
application : balconies, edible, medicinal and honey plant, herbal bed, terraces
pace of growth : fast
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Sage is unequal.Over 800 species distinguished by a different scent of leaves are widespread around the world.The most popular herbal sage in Poland has a spicy scent, other species, which is reflected in their names, smell likein pineapple, lemon, melon.
Growth form of medical sage
Ripe specimens of medicinal sage can reach a height of 120 cm, usually the herb grows up to 60 cm. A characteristic feature of sage are gray-green leaves arranged opposite on the stem.The flowers of the June or July bloom are purple-blue and are a valuable source of food for insects.
Growing medical sage
Medicinal sage is long-lived, field cultivation begins either with planting seedlings in April or with sowing seeds in May.In April, plants should be supplemented with a medium dose of mature compost.
Medicinal sage - application
Sage tea relieves symptoms of general body weakness.The same tea used to rinse the mouth helps heal gingivitis.Soaked gauze can be applied to wounds to speed up their healing.The leaves are seasoned with, among others, poultry, fish, salads.
Tip
Medicinal sage should be pruned strongly in spring.Thanks to this, the plant will begin to spread and take on a compact habit.
