Salvia officinalis 'Berggarten'

Common name(s):  berggarten sage

Description: evergreen shrublet; a cultivar introduced by Herrenhausen Grosser Garten of Hannover, Germany; translates to "mountain garden sage." Very exceptional large, gray-green oval leaves covered with soft, white hairs. Often preferred by chefs for culinary use. Longer-lived than many cultivars. Seldom flowers.

Height: to 2 ft. Spread: to 30 in.

Position: full sun and well-draining soil

Uses: medicine, culinary- savory dishes, stuffing, herbal tea, liqueurs and bitters

Winter Hardiness: to 0 F and below