Sage - Broadleaf Salvia officinalis

Common Name:
Broadleaf Sage

Description:
Salvia officinalis, commonly known as Broadleaf Sage, is a classic culinary herb prized for its strongly aromatic, soft grey-green leaves and robust flavour. This evergreen perennial forms a neat, bushy shrub with velvety foliage that adds both texture and fragrance to the garden. Highly suited to Melbourne conditions, it thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, preferring a slightly drier position once established. Broadleaf Sage produces spikes of small mauve to purple flowers in late spring to early summer, which attract bees and beneficial insects. Regular pruning encourages dense growth and prolongs its productive lifespan. Ideal for herb gardens, kitchen gardens, and pots, it is widely used in cooking to flavour meats, stuffing, and savoury dishes, while also offering ornamental appeal in garden borders.

Form:
Shrub - Small

Mature Size:
Height: 40–80 cm
Width: 40–80 cm

Aspect:
Full Sun

Flowering:
Flowers in Spring
Flowers in Summer

Flower Colour:
Mauve
Purple

Key Attributes:
Bee Attracting
Edible Leaves
Evergreen
Herbaceous
Perennial
Suitable for Pots
Suitable for Culinary Use
Scented foliage

Toxicity:
Not known to be toxic to humans or animals when used in normal culinary quantities; excessive consumption may cause mild adverse effects.

Companion Plants:
Rosemary
Thyme
Oregano
Cabbage
Carrots