{"product_id":"sage-broadleaf-salvia-officinalis","title":"Sage - Broadleaf Salvia officinalis","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"33\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"16\"\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"16\" data-end=\"19\"\u003eBroadleaf Sage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"35\" data-end=\"877\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"35\" data-end=\"51\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"51\" data-end=\"54\"\u003eSalvia 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"879\" data-end=\"904\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"879\" data-end=\"888\"\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"888\" data-end=\"891\"\u003eShrub - Small\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"906\" data-end=\"959\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"906\" data-end=\"922\"\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"922\" data-end=\"925\"\u003eHeight: 40–80 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"941\" data-end=\"944\"\u003eWidth: 40–80 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"961\" data-end=\"983\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"961\" data-end=\"972\"\u003eAspect:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"972\" data-end=\"975\"\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"985\" data-end=\"1039\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"985\" data-end=\"999\"\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"999\" data-end=\"1002\"\u003eFlowers in Spring\u003cbr data-start=\"1019\" data-end=\"1022\"\u003eFlowers in Summer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1041\" data-end=\"1076\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1041\" data-end=\"1059\"\u003eFlower Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1059\" data-end=\"1062\"\u003eMauve\u003cbr data-start=\"1067\" data-end=\"1070\"\u003ePurple\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1078\" data-end=\"1233\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1078\" data-end=\"1097\"\u003eKey Attributes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1097\" data-end=\"1100\"\u003eBee Attracting\u003cbr data-start=\"1114\" data-end=\"1117\"\u003eEdible Leaves\u003cbr data-start=\"1130\" data-end=\"1133\"\u003eEvergreen\u003cbr data-start=\"1142\" data-end=\"1145\"\u003eHerbaceous\u003cbr data-start=\"1155\" data-end=\"1158\"\u003ePerennial\u003cbr data-start=\"1167\" data-end=\"1170\"\u003eSuitable for Pots\u003cbr data-start=\"1187\" data-end=\"1190\"\u003eSuitable for Culinary Use\u003cbr data-start=\"1215\" data-end=\"1218\"\u003eScented foliage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1235\" data-end=\"1388\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1235\" data-end=\"1248\"\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1248\" data-end=\"1251\"\u003eNot known to be toxic to humans or animals when used in normal culinary quantities; excessive consumption may cause mild adverse effects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1390\" data-end=\"1460\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1390\" data-end=\"1411\"\u003eCompanion Plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1411\" data-end=\"1414\"\u003eRosemary\u003cbr data-start=\"1422\" data-end=\"1425\"\u003eThyme\u003cbr data-start=\"1430\" data-end=\"1433\"\u003eOregano\u003cbr data-start=\"1440\" data-end=\"1443\"\u003eCabbage\u003cbr data-start=\"1450\" data-end=\"1453\"\u003eCarrots\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tavistock","offers":[{"title":"14CM","offer_id":47762891571365,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"TRAY OF 12 X 10CM POTS","offer_id":47761324966053,"sku":null,"price":70.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0687\/2911\/0693\/files\/Sage-BroadleafSalviaofficinalis.png?v=1777165579","url":"https:\/\/theplantbroker.com.au\/products\/sage-broadleaf-salvia-officinalis","provider":"The Plant Broker","version":"1.0","type":"link"}