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Salvia officinalis x Salvia fruticosaCommon Name: Salvia Newe Ya'ar', Silver leaf sage GRAS status: Salvia officinalis leaves are considered GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) at 300-4777 ppm, but S. officinalis is reportedly toxic in large amounts, and medicinal preparations are not recommended for extended use by some sources. |
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Description: This Salvia was developed in Israel for commercial production in the Middle East. The plant has stunning silver foliage. The leaves are green to gray and the stems have long internodes. Repeated blooming of lilac-blue flowers sets this Salvia apart from S. officinalis and S. origanum 'Berggarten.' Cultivation: Salvia officinalis xS.fruticosa is a long lived plant that tolerates high heat and humidity. The plant grows well in a loose, well-drained soil that has been enriched with organic matter. Prune after flowering in order to stimulate growth. " An alternate Salvia to consider for southern herb growing is Salvia officinalis x S. fruticosa. This sage weathers the hottest, wettest weather the South can produce. It is long lived - Madalene Hill has plants 9 or 10 years old. According to Art Tucker, it has excellent flavor and aroma - not the harsh aroma and flavor of S. officinalis. The latter is treated as an annual in much of the South, not liking hot, humid summer weather. Also known as silver sage, reports about this herb are good from Northern gardeners but reports are glowing from Southern gardeners who can grow sage now." -Gloria McClure, Promising Plants Presentation, 2008 Back to Promising Plants main page Text and images © 2008 The Herb Society of America |
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