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herbaceous layer
sage
salvia officinalis
evergreen structure for the herb layer: grey leaves that scramble the scent-map of carrot fly and cabbage moth, and june flowers the bumblebees own.
functions
medicinalpest confuserpollinator forage
light
full sun
moisture
dry
soil
gritty, lean, drained
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grower's notes
memberspropagation, guild role, and deeper ecology for sage — the members' view.
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relationships — grows well with
see sage on the relationship map →the takeaway
start a guild around sage
plant these together and the relationships on this page start working for you — feeders, protectors, and cover, layer by layer.
- herbaceous
- sage — the anchor
- groundcover
- creeping thyme
- herbaceous
- hyssop
- root
- garlic