Narrow Leaf Sage, Spanish sage, Lavender sage
Salvia officinalis subsp. lavandulifolia

Family: Lamiaceae

What it is like

A small herb. The shoots are slightly woody at the base. It grows 45 cm high and spreads 45 cm wide. The leaves are narrow and greyish white. They have a scent. The flowers are pale blue and on short spikes.

There are about 900 Salvia species.

Where it is found

It grows in rocky and stony places. It suits hardiness zones 6-10.

Countries/locations it is found in

Andorra, Australia, Europe, France, Greece, Italy, Mediterranean, Spain, Turkey, Türkiye

How it is used for food

The leaves produce an essential oil used to flavour ice cream, baked goods, chewing gum, soft drinks and alcoholic drinks. Caution: Alcohol is a cause of cancer. The flowering aerial parts are used for a herbal tea.

Edible parts

Leaves, flowers - tea

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Salvia, Savia

Synonyms

Salvia hispanorum Lag.; Salvia lavandulifolia Vahl; and several others