Salvia lavandulifolia (Lavender Sage, Spanish Sage)
20 seeds $3.75
Salvia lavandulifolia has blue-green leaves with a pebbly texture. It blooms in June with lavender flowers that attract hummingbirds .
Lavender sage looks similar to common garden sage , but the plants are somewhat smaller, and the fragrance is like lavender and rosemary. It is the most popular sage for culinary use in Spain. It makes a good tea.
The medicinal uses include treating dementia, memory problems, diabetes, muscle cramps, anxiety and headaches. It may help with cold and flu symptoms by acting as an expectorant. For the highest concentration of essential oils, grow it on the dry side and don't overwater.
Also known as Salvia officinalis var. lavandulifolia. Drought tolerant and deer resistant. Hardy in zones 5-11.
height 16" spacing 16"
Sowing Salvia lavandulifolia Seeds
Start salvia seeds indoors 8 weeks before the last frost date. Or sow outdoors after the last frost. Barely cover the seeds with soil. Full sun.
