Sage

Sage Vatican white is also known as clary sage or Turkistan sage. This herbaceous plant is native to southern Europe and south-west Asia. This biennial hardy plant with attractive white flowers is kept as a garden plant in the Netherlands and Belgium. Both the flowers and the leaves are edible. Similar to common sage. The flowers can also be used as an edible decoration in various dishes. The medicinal properties of sage Vatican white are similar to those of common sage. The leaves and flowers can be made into tea, for instance. Limit the use of this tea to 2 cups a day. Sage Vatican white should not be used during pregnancy. A medicinal oil can also be made from this plant. As this plant spreads easily, it certainly deserves a place in the natural or naturalised garden. This garden plant is much loved by bees, butterflies and other beneficial insects. This plant flowers from June to September. Sage Vatican white loses its leaves in winter. Hardy biennial.