Broadleaf Sage is a popular shrubby perennial with broad silvery leaves and tiny lavender flowers. The leaves have a tempting aroma and savory flavor and were traditionally used as a poultry stuffing and meat seasoning. Sage grows in the wild in the Mediterranean regions and Asia Minor. Its Latin name comes from the word "salvere," which means to save or heal; this herb traditionally symbolizes good health and long life. Roman cultures, considering sage a sacred plant, followed a special ceremony for its harvest. Many cultures used sage for meat preservation, a practice confirmed by research that discovered sage's high antioxidant content. In 17th century China, sage was so valued in making infusions that traders would accept one bale of sage in trade for three bales of their tea leaves. Of all the culinary herbs, sage is perhaps the one with the widest variety of medicinal uses. Common Names: Garden Sage, Common Sage, Culinary Sage, Golden Sage, Kitchen Sage, Dalmatian Sage Latin Name: Salvia officinalis Species Origin: Mediterranean, Northern Africa Type: Open Pollinated, Heirloom, Warm Season Life Cycle: Perennial USDA Zones: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Planting Method: From Transplant Sunlight: Full Sun, Part Sun Height: 24 Inches Color: Green, Blue Bloom Season: Blooms Early Summer, Blooms Late Summer Uses: Attracts Honeybees, Attracts Butterflies, Aromatic, Deer Resistant Buy Seeds Online ,Organic Seeds ,Heirloom Seeds ,Non-GMO Seeds ,Vegetable Seeds ,Flower Seeds ,Herb Seeds ,Fruit Seeds ,Garden Seeds ,Seed Starter Kits ,Rare Seeds ,Bulk Seeds ,Indoor Gardening Seeds ,Seed Catalog ,Seed Packs for Sale ,Sustainable Seeds ,Greenhouse Seeds ,Seed Suppliers ,Planting Seeds ,Home Garden Seeds