A half hardy perennial that may require some winter protection, the fruity aromatic leaves and scarlet flowers make this a pretty addition to the garden. 9x9cm pot (8cm depth)
Description
- Aromatic
- Edible flowers
- Leaves for tea
- Good for pot growing
The foliage of this culinary sage has a tangerine scent and the flowers are a striking scarlet. Both flowers and leaves can be used to jazz up summer drinks and salads. An attractive ornamental too, it is best grown in a pot so it can be moved somewhere away from frost in winter.
Plant care
- Height: 100-150cm
- Type: Half hardy
- Aspect: Sun
- Soil: Any/alkaline
- Flower colour: Red
- Flowering period: July - October