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    Sage Purple (Salvia officinalis 'Purpurascens') is a shrubby evergreen perennial with plum-colored velvety leaves and pink flowers. The leaves and oil can be used for their astringent, antiseptic, and anti-inflammatory properties. The leaves are commonly used in cooking and its oil is used in perfumes, toothpaste, and cosmetics. Sage Purple grows well in sunny locations with dry, well-drained soil and can be propagated from seed or cuttings.

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    Sage Purple (Salvia officinalis 'Purpurascens') is a shrubby evergreen perennial with plum-colored velvety leaves and pink flowers. The leaves and oil can be used for their astringent, antiseptic, and anti-inflammatory properties. The leaves are commonly used in cooking and its oil is used in perfumes, toothpaste, and cosmetics. Sage Purple grows well in sunny locations with dry, well-drained soil and can be propagated from seed or cuttings.

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    Sage Purple

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    Sage Purple (Salvia officinalis 'Purpurascens') is a shrubby evergreen perennial with plum-colored velvety leaves and pink flowers. The leaves and oil can be used for their astringent, antiseptic, and anti-inflammatory properties. The leaves are commonly used in cooking and its oil is used in perfumes, toothpaste, and cosmetics. Sage Purple grows well in sunny locations with dry, well-drained soil and can be propagated from seed or cuttings.

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    HERB HERBERT FAVOURITE HERBS

    Sage Purple
    Salvia officinalis Purpurascens
    genus of some 900 species of mostly aromatic annuals, biennials, perennials, and mainly evergreen shrubs and sub-shrubs, which, with the exception of only a few , are mostly tender or half hardy. They occur worldwide, especially in warmer temperate regions, favouring dry, sunny hillsides, and open ground. Sages are rich in volatile oils, which vary from species to species, producing a wide range of aromas. DESCRIPTION Salvia officinalis Purpurascens is a shrubby evergreen perennial with much-branched stems and broad velvety, plumy-purple coloured leaves and pink flowers. PARTS USED Leaves, oil, flowers PROPERTIES An astringent, anti-septic, anti-inflammatory herb. USES OF THE HERB Culinary Leaves can be used the same as common sage. Use in casseroles, sauces, stews and stuffings. Great with veal Medicinal Internally for indigestion, wind and to reduce sweating. An infusion of sage makes a good gargle for sore throats Ornamental The Plum coloured leaves make Purple Sage an attractive addition in the garden as a border plant. Suitable for planting in containers. Economic Oil is used as a fixative for perfumes and added to toothpaste and bio-activating cosmetics. CULTIVATION Well drained to dry, neutral to alkaline soil in sun. Propagate by seed sown in spring to autumn. If grown

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    under cover pinch out new growth to encourage a compact habit. Pests: Spider mite, aphids and white fly.

    HERB HERBERT P/L PO Box 24 Monbulk Victoria 3793 AUSTRALIA E-mail: herb@herbherbert.com

    HARVEST Leaves are picked for immediate use, or before flowers open for oil distillation and drying; dried leaves are used in infusions, liquid extracts, and Tinctures.

    Height 60-80cm/24-32in x Spread 1m/3ft

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