Salvia officinalis
Sage is a plant of the family Lameaceae, perennial, presents woody stalks and can reach 30 to 40cm.
Its leaves are grayish and bluish or violet.
There are several cultivars of the sage, with flowers and leaves of various colors.
Alvéolo - Altura da planta varia entre 6cm a 12 cm
Vaso 0.5L - Altura da planta varia entre 7cm a 15cm
Vaso 0.8L - Altura da planta varia entre 10cm a 25cm
The propagation of salvia can be done by sowing, cutting, layering and dividing clumps.
This plant should be grown in a place where there is good sun exposure and the soil is well drained and rich in organic matter.
The soil needs to be watered frequently to keep it moist but not in excess, since excess water can harm the plant
It is native to the Mediterranean region.
It is said to have been introduced in Europe as a medicinal plant, through Egypt.
This plant was well-known in the Middle Ages thanks to its healing properties, and was used in a mixture of herbs which, it was said, protected from the plague.
It was also known in antiquity to ward off evil, increase female fertility and treat snake bites.
In cooking the sage is used as an aromatic plant in marinades of meat, cheese, beverages, sauces, roasts and soups.
In medicinal terms it has antibiotic, antifungal and tonic properties.
In its essential oil are the strongest active constituents such as eucalyptol, borneol and thujone.
Presents hairy stems , tubular red flowers and a unique aroma of pineapple.
