Fruit-scented sage
Salvia dorisiana
Family: Lamiaceae
What it is like
A shrubby plant which keeps growing from year to year. It grows 90-120 cm high. The leaves are oval and thin and papery. There are teeth around the edge. There are a few hairs over the leaf. The leaves are 17.5 cm long by 10 cm wide. The flowers are large and red or pink. They are 5 cm long. They are on spikes 15 cm long.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It needs a year round warm climate. It needs a sunny position and well drained soil. It suits hardiness zones 10-12. Hobart Botanical Gardens 1
Countries/locations it is found in
Australia, Central America, Honduras (country/location of origin), North America, Tasmania, USA
How it is used for food
The leaves are used fresh or dried for teas. They have the flavour of mixed fruit and are used for flavouring salads and salad dressing.
Edible parts
Leaves, leaves - tea, flowers
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Peach sage