Japonica Sage (Salvia japonica)

Family: Lamiaceae or Labiatae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Salvia japonica is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.8 m (2ft 7in) by 8 m (26ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 8. It is in flower from August to September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Flowers

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

sweet nectar?). — Children suck the flowers (for the sweet nectar?).; The leaves are used as a flavouring, they are a sage substitute.

Habitat & North American Range

Woods and thickets in hills and mountains, C. and S. Japan. (Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10)