Sage 'Berggarten'

Salvia officinalis 'Berggarten', also known as Berggarten Sage, is an aromatic, edible, short-lived, bushy, spreading, semi-woody, drought-tolerant perennial shrub. It is a member of the mint family (Lamiaceae). The plant is native to the Mediterranean region, where it grows in shrublands or grasslands on hillsides and mountains. It can grow upwards of 1-2 feet tall and 10-12 inches wide with large rounded silver-gray leaves. It is hardy in Zones 5-8 and will need to move inside to avoid frost, making it a perfect specimen for a container garden. The flowers may be bluish-lavender to pinkish-lavender and appear on upright spikes in the early summer, attracting butterflies and bees. The leaves are very aromatic and may be harvested in the spring and summer. For new plantings, it is best to harvest lightly the first year. Pruning is recommended in the spring and during the growing season to keep the plant from becoming leggy and to control flowering when used as a culinary herb. Do not prune into mature woody stems, as these seldom sprout new growth. Tall plants may require staking.

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