• Russian Sage

    Russian Sage

    Russian SageBotanical Name: Perovskia atriplicifolia

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  • Sage

    Sage

    SageBotanical Name: Salvia officinalis General:Most people know Saliva officinalis as the most common of all the garden varieties of sage. There are many varieties of Salvia, with up to 900 known species. Many of the more common herbaceous sage species also have different cultivars. Salvia varieties are very hardy, colourful and make a lovely addition to the garden, just to enjoy their natural beauty. In addition to their wonderful aroma, many have bright flowers and colourful foliage. Sage has many other benefits and while most serious gardeners realise this, sage is often not used to its ...

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  • Sage

    Sage

    SageSalvia officinalis Sage is a very aromatic herb used to flavour many fatty meats such as pork, sausages and pate, as well as other roast meats, poultry, stuffing, stews and soups. It is a popular herb in Mediterranean and Italian cooking where sage grows profusely. Sage adds flavour to butter sauces, cheese dishes, omelletes and vegetablesSage can be used as a gargle for mouth ulcers, gingivitis, tonsillitis and laryngitis.A tea of sage can be taken for indigestion, excessive perspiration, menopausal sweats and to reduce milk flow in breast feeding mums.Part UsedLeavesActionsAntiseptic,...

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  • Salad Burnett

    Salad Burnett

    Salad BurnetBotanical Name: Sanguisorba minor Salad Burnet is a clumping perennial, grows to a height of 40-60cm with pinnate leaves, with pairs of round toothed leaflets. Flowers that appear in summer are tufted round balls green and crimson in colour on top of thin green stems.The Latin name sanguisorba means to absorb blood and the leaves were used to stop bleeding.Fresh and cooling with a nutty cucumber flavour. Add the leaves to salads, just run fingers down stem over the salad bowl and the leaves will fall in, no need to tear them they are the perfect size. Add to sandwiches spread wi...

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  • Salvia 'African Sky'

    Salvia 'African Sky'

    Salvia African SkyBotanical Name: Salvia

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  • Salvia 'Anthony Parker'

    Salvia 'Anthony Parker'

    Salvia Anthony ParkerBotanical Name: Salvia leucantha 'Anthony Parker' Salvia Anthony Parker grows to 1.2 meter high with a 1.4 meter spread, although it does have a compact and dome shaped appearance. It is considered to be very fast growing and very hardy, with a spectacular flower show. The indigo-blue flowers provide a floral display from late spring and continue to through autumn. They have a dark, inky blue calyx, sitting below the flower on tall spikes, providing a stunning contrast against the grey-green foliage. The flower spikes have downy white hairs and are nearly 60 cm long.Ant...

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  • Salvia 'Black Knight'

    Salvia 'Black Knight'

    Salvia Black KnightBotanical Name: Salvia Black Knight is a large salvia, growing to 2 meters high and 1 meter wide. The flowers begin as almost black and fade to deep purple as they age. The flowering period lasts from early summer to autumn. The mid green leaves are aromatic.Growing ConditionsBlack Knight prefers to grow in a warm sunny aspect and can take being dry between watering periods. Alternatively it can tolerate being constantly moist. Most soil types are tolerated well, so it is quite versatile. However, this salvia may be prone to frost damage and it can be useful to prune the...

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  • Salvia 'Blue Bird'

    Salvia 'Blue Bird'

    Salvia BluebirdBotanical Name: Salvia Blue Bird is a tall salvia reaching 1.8 meters, with some reports of up to 3 meters. It has an upright habit, but the tall stems may arch over. The heart shaped leaves are large and quite a bright mid green, sometimes appearing yellow-green. The leaves are well textured, with obvious veins following the natural curve, eventually to the tip of the leaf.The autumn and winter flowers take on a dense brush like appearance, high on the shrub. They have the furry or hairy calyces common to salvia, this time a soft grey-green colour. However, the real feature...

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  • Salvia 'Celestial Blue'

    Salvia 'Celestial Blue'

    Salvia 'Celestial Blue'Botanical Name: Salvia 'Celestial Blue' Salvia ‘Celestial Blue’ is a medium to tall perennial growing up to 1 to 1.5 meters high and a similar width. The small aromatic leaves are grey green, long and thin. The leaves are held on upright stems that rise up and outwards in all directions, creating a mound that is covered in purple when in full bloom. The striking floral spikes extend upwards to 40cm above the foliage and carry widely spaced whorls of lavender to royal blue flowers, complemented by many purple bracts. The flowering period is between spring and summer. T...

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  • Salvia 'Fingrove'

    Salvia 'Finngrove'Botanical Name: Salvia namaensis x africana

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  • Salvia 'Follets Folly'

    Salvia 'Follets Folly'

    Salvia ‘Follet’s Folly’Botanical Name: Salvia ‘Follet’s Folly’ Salvia ‘Follet’s Folly’ is a tall, upright plant reaching 1.5-1.8 meters high by 1.5 meters wide. It has bright green foliage with elliptical shaped leaves. The stems are green but have a touch of brown –grey at times as they rise higher. The bright green bracts are striking in their own right set against the bright red tubular flowers. The bracts may have a brown blush at their tip, but some plants seem to have more brown tones appearing when the flowers are just opening. The main flowering period is autumn and winter in the so...

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  • Salvia 'Harmony'

    Salvia 'Harmony'

    Salvia 'Harmony’Botanical Name: Salvia 'Harmony’ Salvia ‘Harmony’ is an evergreen shrub reaching up to 1 meter by 1 meter in size. The foliage is lime to olive green and quite hairy. The large, oval leaves have a pebbly texture, with a visible central vein. The indigo blue flowers are held on long spikes over a long period. The flowers are spaced quite widely on the floral spike and complemented by the grey-blue bracts. The stems change to blue-grey as the spike begins to develop during the flowering period.The salvia family has over 900 members with an extensive history as culinary, medici...

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  • Salvia 'Indigo Spires'

    Salvia Indigo SpiresBotanical Name: Salvia farinacea x Salvia longispicata Indigo Spires is a garden classic that grows up to 1.3 meters with a sprawling habit. The leaves are dark green, ovate with a medium texture and they are approximately 7.5 cm long. The plant can become very heavy under its own weight and the branches may arch as they strain with the long blooming period. The flowers are a delightful blue-violet colour, with deeper purple calyces. The long inflorescences may reach 30 cm or more above the foliage. Each carries whorls of flowers, with individual flowers measuring up to...

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  • Salvia 'Josh'

    Salvia 'Josh'

    Salvia joshBotanical Name: Salvia sp. Josh

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  • Salvia 'Marine Blue'

    Salvia 'Marine Blue'

    Salvia Marine BlueBotanical Name: Saliva 'Marine Blue' Salvia Marine Blue is a semi-deciduous, herbaceous plant growing to about 60 high by 60cm in width. It is named for its indigo to dark blue flower spikes, which may reach 40cm long. The individual flowers are quite small, with marked ‘bee lines’ guiding the pollinators into the blossoms. They may bloom for a long period from early summer to late autumn, Nov to April in Australia.The leaves are small and grey, with a wrinkled and felt like appearance. Depending on the light and viewing angle, the leaves may appear woolly with silver to w...

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