Sage Spanish

Spanish Sage (Salvia lavandulifolia) is a hardy, aromatic herb with small, silvery-green leaves and lovely lavender-blue flower spikes in summer. It thrives in dry, sunny spots and even grows happily on top of a dry-stone wall, making it a great choice for drought-tolerant gardens.

This versatile plant adds flavour to pasta, beans, and stuffing, and can also be used to make tea or to infuse ice cream with a herbal twist. When dried, the leaves work well as a natural incense.

Spanish Sage is also known for its traditional medicinal use—it's thought to calm the nerves and may help boost memory. Its essential oils are often found in soaps, lotions, perfumes, and candles. Just rub the leaves between your fingers to release a scent that’s similar to rosemary.

A favourite with bees and other pollinators, but not with deer or rabbits, this perennial herb is as useful as it is beautiful.

🌱 Seasonal Growing Guide

SPRING: sow in small pots, seed depth 5mm, and cover with perlite & keep at 16-18°C, germination takes about 2 weeks. When the seedlings are large enough to handle pot up, then plant out after all danger of frost is over. It needs well drained stony or sandy soil without fertiliser. Prune established plants

SUMMER: trim off flowers for new blooms. Plants 20cm high, 45cm in flower

WINTER: very hardy, can be evergreen, mulch with gravel around the root area

WHY GROW SPANISH SAGE? 

• It can be used to flavour pork, lamb, chicken, fish, pasta, tortillas and soups. It also serves to flavour dairy products, vinegar, and drinks
• The flowers are used to decorate dishes, salads and for infusions.
• Due to its intense fragrance, it is a good choice for aromatic gardens.
• It can be used as a solitary plant or planted in mass. It can be planted in pots or borders. In rock or gravel gardens. Its reclining habit makes it a great ground cover
• Attracts bees and other pollinators to your plot

Please note: we do not promote the medicinal use of plants – guidance and information should be sought elsewhere.  Always seek professional medical advice and consult trusted sources for health-related guidance.