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Salvia officinalis 'Growers Friend'
Salvia officinalis 'Growers Friend'
Salvia officinalis 'Growers Friend'

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Salvia officinalis 'Growers Friend'

(Salvia officinalis 'Growers Friend') Flavorful and fragrant, ‘Growers Friend’ is a modern European Culinary Sage known for great flavor and easy growing.
Common name This is the non-scientific name used for a plant. A plant may have several common names, depending on the gardener's location. To further confuse the matter, a common name may be shared by several completely different plants. At Flowers by the Sea, we rely on the scientific name to identify our plants and avoid confusion. Grower's Friend Culinary Sage
USDA Zones The U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones indicate the temperature zones where a plant is likely to thrive. It is determined by the average annual winter minimum temperature. Actual winter temperatures may be higher or lower than the average. 5 - 9
Size (h/w/fh) The anticipated mature size of the plant: Height, Width & Flower Height. 36"/36"/36"
Exposure This is the average amount of sunlight that a plant needs to thrive. Generally, full sun exposure is 6 or more hours of direct sun daily while partial shade is less than 4 hours of sun or dappled shade all day. Plants may tolerate more sunlight in cooler climates and need afternoon shade in extremely hot climates. Full sun
Soil type This is the kind of soil that a plant needs to thrive. Most plants require a well-drained soil that allows the water to soak into the soil without becoming soggy. Sandy and clay soils can be improved by digging in compost to improve drainage. Any well drained
Water needs Plants have specific water requirements. Water loving means the plant needs regular watering to keep the soil moist. Average generally indicates applying 1 inch of water per week, or watering when the soil is dry to a depth of 3 to 4 inches. One inch of water is equal to 5 gallons per square yard of soil surface. Average
Container plant? "Yes" indicates that this plant can be successfully grown as a container plant. Yes
Mature height The mature height of this plant in average conditions. 2 to 3 feet
Mature spread The mature width of this plant in average conditions. 2 to 3 feet
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Easy
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This plant is easy to grow in a variety of conditions.
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We believe this to be the best Culinary sage.
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(Salvia officinalis 'Growers Friend') Flavorful and fragrant, 'Growers Friend' is a modern European Culinary Sage known for great flavor and easy growing.  It rarely flowers, making it a perfect addition to the home herb garden.

'Growers Friend' 's leaves are tasty in meat, poultry, fish, pastas, stuffings and vegetable dishes as well as baked goods. A circular pan of sunny yellow cornbread looks particularly pretty when topped with a spoke-like pattern of the leaves.

This perennial sage needs full sun, little watering and average garden soil containing enough organic matter to drain well. Aside from being heat- and drought-tolerant, it withstands winter cold down to Zone 6. Use it in fragrant borders, along pathways or in patio containers. It's also a great dry-garden groundcover. We love it, but deer don't.

The species Salvia officinalis has a long history of use as a folk remedy. It has been valued for centuries as a digestive aid.