Moorcroftiana Sage (Salvia moorcroftiana)

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

Salvia moorcroftiana is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.9 m (3ft) by 0.5 m (1ft 8in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry or moist soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Shoots

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Stems - peeled. They are occasionally eaten. — They are occasionally eaten.

Habitat & North American Range

Open slopes and wasteland, 1500 - 2700 metres. (Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)