Salvia officinalis, or common sage, is one of the most popular and easiest of the culinary herbs to grow, particularly in the garden, or in a window box on hand to be used all year round..
One of the early medicinal herbs for soothing skin and as a decongestant, an essential ingredient in the bath bag along with and or more of thyme, lavender, rose petals, rosemary among others.
One the classic bouquet garni herbs and the flavour of saltimbocca.
Sage in all its tones makes a delightful colour for curtain, upholstery and as a lovely soft background colour for painted or papered walls, especially in sitting rooms, studies and dens.