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Sage - Broadleaf
Being a salvia, it has beautiful purple/blue edible flowers and the grey-green foliage is an excellent contrast for the garden. Sage is also great with carrots, tomatoes, squash, corn and potatoes. Young leaves are eaten fresh in salads or cooked in omelets, breads, poultry stuffing and all types of beans, cabbage, and garlic. The semi-woody shrub has foliage that has a pebbly texture. Plant in the spring in well drained soil. The primary use for sage is culinary. You will love sage for a variety of reasons. Garden Sage has a flavor that is very assertive and very valuable as a digestive aid in many dishes, particularly those relatively high in fat such as pork, veal, duck, and cheese. The Sage Garden Broadleaf, 'Salvia officinalis', has a strong unique flavor and aroma. ... additional information
Armeria Formosa . In mild climates, they can bloom all year. This Armeria is excellent as mounds in rock gardens and flower borders as well as its specialty, cut flowers. Even though Armeria does great in coastal climates, it will do wonderfully anywhere. Cut off spent blooms to encourage more blossoms. The soil must be well drained. The Pinkball Thrift prefers full sun and will do well in average garden soil. It is a sturdy and dependable plant. |
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