Blackcurrant Sage

Blackcurrant sage is a beautiful herb with blackcurrant scented leaves and an abundance of cerise pink flowers forming in Summer and lasting into Autumn. Traditionally used in Mexico to make a tea but also great in cocktails, smoothies and adventurous stuffings. Flowers are edible with a sweet taste and so make an excellent addition to desserts.
 
Genus: Salvia macrophylla
Aspect: Full Sun
Hardiness: Hardy
Height: 0.5 - 1 metre
Spread: 0.5 - 1 metre