Plants for a Mary Garden: Common Sage (Salvia officinalis) “Mary’s Shawl”
Karen Meyers The appearance and folklore of sage have led to an association between this herb and the Virgin Mary. The soft, velvety texture of the leaves brings to mind the protective…
Plant Profile: Common Sage (Salvia officinalis)
Common sage is a perennial subshrub and a member of the deadnettle family, Lamiaceae, that also includes basil, mint, and beebalm. It is native to the southern Mediterranean coast including…