Monday, 4 January 2016

Salvia officinalis


  • Common Name - common sage
  • Botanical Name - Salvia officinalis
  • Family - Lamaiaceae
  • Bud - opposite
  • Leaf - simple, ovate shape , acute base, rounded apex, serrate margin
  • Flower - verticillaster inflorescence, bilabiate corolla, May - August 
  • Fruit - nut, brown
  • Habit - upright
  • Form - oval, vertical
  • Size - 0.7- 1.3m
  • Culture - full sun, alkaline/rocky/well drained soil
  • Use - accent plant, fragrant, attracts beneficial insects, fall interest

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