Salvia officinalis Icterina

Salvia officinalis 'Icterina'

Our Ref No : 10030
9 cm
0 in stock
£2.99
2 Ltr
0 in stock
£6.99

Salvia officinalis 'Icterina'

Salvia officinalis 'Icterina', commonly known as Golden Sage, holds a revered place among Britain's essential herbs, alongside parsley, rosemary, and thyme. This variety stands out with its exquisite soft green and yellow leaves, adding a vibrant touch to any herb garden. Known for its savoury, slightly peppery flavour, sage is a staple ingredient in many European cuisines, particularly Italian, Balkan, and Middle Eastern dishes. In British and American cooking traditions, it is prized for its role in sage and onion stuffing, a classic accompaniment to roast turkey or chicken, especially during the festive Christmas season.

This versatile herb thrives in a sunny, well-drained site, making it an easy addition to herb gardens, kitchen gardens, or containers. With its aromatic foliage and culinary versatility, Golden Sage adds both visual appeal and flavourful depth to a variety of dishes. To maintain its vigour and shape, it is advisable to prune the plant hard in the spring, promoting healthy growth and abundant foliage. Associated plants that complement the beauty of Golden Sage include Thymus 'Silver Posie' and Origanum vulgare 'Aureum'.


Common NameCommon sage
Approx Height (10 yrs.)60-90 cm (24-36")
Soil TypeAll
Soil pHAcid, Neutral, Alkaline
AspectSun
HardinessHardy may need protection
Flowering TimeSummer to Autumn
Evergreen/DeciduousEvergreen
Variegated FoliageVariegated Foliage
Coloured FoliageGold Foliage
Cut FlowerCut Flower
Plants for PollinatorsPlants for Pollinators
Bee FriendlyBee Friendly
Butterfly FriendlyButterfly Friendly
Edible Leaves, Seed or BerriesEdible Leaves
Edible FlowersEdible Flow
Flower ColourBlue
Herbs
In Britain Sage has for generations been listed as one of the essential herbs, along with parsley, rosemary and thyme. This variety has beautiful soft green and yellow leaves. It has a savoury, slightly peppery flavour appearing in many European cuisines, notably Italian, Balkan and Middle Eastern cookery. In British and American cooking, it is traditionally served as sage and onion stuffing, an accompaniment to roast turkey or chicken at Christmas. Easily grown in a sunny well drained site. Prune hard in the Spring

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