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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

members

propagation, guild role, and deeper ecology for sage — the members' view.

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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
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root
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