Sage

You just can't overdo sage in the garden. This perennial herb earns its keep with fast-growing ways, beautiful blooms, and a flavor deer find distasteful. Once established, plants shrug off drought, although it's wise to keep plants well-hydrated through the hottest parts of summer if you want a steady supply of supple foliage.
Some gardeners pinch out flower buds to keep leaves forming, but the blooms are beautiful. If you choose to let plants flower, when blossoms fade, cut plants back to beneath where flower buds formed. Don't cut back to woody stems that have no leaves; those most likely won't sprout again. Sage plants typically require replacing every 3-4 years, as plants become woody and produce fewer leaves.
The uses of sage are beyond measure. Besides its popular use as a culinary herb, sage is also commonly pressed into service in cosmetics, perfumes, and soaps. Some naturalists rub it on their skin as an insect repellent. Hanging dried leaves among woolen clothing deters moths. Burning sage removes unpleasant odors, such as lingering cigarette smoke or cooked fish smells.
Light:Sun,Part Sun
Zones:4-10
Plant Type:Perennial,Herb
Plant Height:12-24 inches
Plant Width:24-36 inches
Flower Colour:Flower color is typically mauve, a rose-purple blend, or white.
Bloom Time:Blooms in late spring and early summer.
Landscape Uses:Containers,Beds & Borders
Special Features:Flowers,Attractive Foliage,Fragrant,Dried Flowers,Drought Tolerant,Easy to Grow