Wiesensalbei

An easily grown plant, it succeeds in a very well-drained light sandy soil in a sunny position. Prefers a rich soil. Requires a good well-drained soil. Hardy to about -25°c. Plants can be killed by excessive winter wet. Well suited to the wild garden, growing well in the summer meadow. Plants have stout stems and require little if any staking. Members of this genus are rarely if ever troubled by browsing deer. There are many named forms selected for their ornamental value.

Edible Parts: Edible Uses: Condiment The pungent, bitter flavoured herb has been used as a flavouring in beers and wines. It is also used as an adulterant of sage.

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