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Sage,
Purple (Perennial)
Salvia officinalis 'Purpurascens'
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ZONE 5-11, HT 24", SUN
Purple spike flowers and oval, slightly furry, purplish leaves. A pretty ornamental that can be used in the kitchen as well. This is the preferred variety for medicinal use. Marginally hardy in the Champlain Valley. |
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Sage,
Tricolor (Perennial)
Salvia officinalis 'Tricolor' |
ZONE 5-11, HT 24", SUN
Tri-colored foliage of green, cream, and rose covers this aromatic and ornamental herb. Can be used in place of regular sage in all recipes. Plant in well-drained soil. Marginally hardy in the Champlain Valley. |
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Salvia officinalis
Garden Sage |
ZONE 5-11, HT 2-3', SUN
Long lasting flowers in shades of blue and purple begin in early summer. Fragrant foliage. Prefers moist but well drained soils. |
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Savory,
Winter (Perennial)
Satureja montana |
ZONES 5-8, HT 12", SUN
Not to be confused with
'summer savory', which is a vigorous, flavorless annual.
Winter Savory is a tiny, woody, shrub that grows best
in poor, dry, well-drained soil. Prune all summer long
and enjoy the flavorful leaves fresh or dried with chicken,
rice, potatoes, and in salad dressings. |
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Stevia
Stevia |
A cousin to lantana, with leaves that are sweeter than sugar. Grows fast in hot weather. Small white flowers in tight clusters. |
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Thyme, Silver Edged (Perennial)
Thymus argenteus |
ZONE 5-9, HT 6-12", SUN
A favorite ornamental herb for hedges, edging, and knot gardens. Dark green leaves have pale cream edges. Can be used in cooking. Plant in dry soil. |
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