- Usually an annual in Minnesota (perennial in zones 5-10)
- Plants grow up to 2 feet tall
- Grey-green leaves with mauve flowers
- Savory, slightly peppery flavor
- 250 seeds per packet
(Salvia officinalis) Classic culinary herb for flavoring meat, cheese, and bean dishes. Good for laying on the grill and flavoring meat with its smoke. Attractive grey-green shrubby plant with beautiful mauve flowers. Perennial in zones 5-10.