Salvia Miltiorrhiza - Red Sage is a perennial plant in the mint family. The herb is highly valued in Traditional Chinese Medicine for its red roots that have been used for centuries to help treat a wide range of medical conditions from high cholesterol to type 2 diabetes. Red Sage Root, which is also referred to as dan shen, can either be taken alone or combined with other botanicals in herbal formulations. The “red” part of the name comes from the roots that are a red color. The flowers of this plant are large, fragrant clusters that are a pretty purple or violet color. It has a blooming season that ranges from May – June, can be grown in full sun – partial shade, and grows between 12 – 24 inches tall in well-draining soil. It will attract Bees to your garden while being resistant to Deer and Rabbits. Some common names this plant is also known by is Chinese Salvia, Chinese Sage, and Red-Root Sage. Red Sage is full of powerful antioxidants that grant this plant having many potential benefits. It’s important to note that Red Sage shouldn’t be mistaken with the sage that you have in your spice drawer. Red Sage is made from the roots of the Red Sage plant and is very different from the sage leaf used in cooking.
25+ seed per pack
Planting Zone: 7 – 9
Full Sun – Part Shade
Height: 12 inches – 24 inches
Width: 18 inches
Attracts Bees
Fragrant
Medicinal
Deer and Rabbit resistant
Origin: China, Japan
I urge anyone buying seed to do their homework on germination, I have not raised and cannot raise many of these plants as I am sub-tropics here in St Augustine, Florida. All seed are NOT alike! There are so many different factors in germination and not doing a search is throwing your money away. I want everyone to be successful when growing your flowers from seed it is the most rewarding experience in Gardening and you can do it, if you give the seed what it needs to grow. I always check 3 sites of info to choose how I will go about it. It is not hard to do, if you do it right!
SEED GERMINATION TIP!!!!!!!
ONLY GERMINATE A SMALL PORTION AT A TIME.
DON'T PUT ALL YOUR MONKEYS IN A BARREL.
Good Luck and Happy Planting!!!!
