Balsamic Sage (Salvia tomentosa)

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

Salvia tomentosa is a PERENNIAL growing to 1 m (3ft 3in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6. It is in flower from June to July. 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 cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry or moist soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

The leaves are used as a condiment. A tea is made from the plant. In England this tea used to be preferred to that of all other sage teas. — The leaves are used as a condiment.; A tea is made from the plant.; In England this tea used to be preferred to that of all other sage teas.

Habitat & North American Range

Often found with Pinus brutia, Pinus nigra and Quercus pubescens in macchie, on limestone or igneous slopes to 2000 metres in Turkey. (Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)