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Seeds N-Z Red Sage (Danshen) Seeds
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Red Sage (Danshen) Seeds

CA$5.50

Our own farm-grown Red Sage (Salvia miltiorrhiza) seeds for organic growing.

All seeds are grown on our farm without the use of chemicals; and are open-pollinated, hybrid-free and GMO-free.

1 pkg (approx 50-60 seeds)

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Our own farm-grown Red Sage (Salvia miltiorrhiza) seeds for organic growing.

All seeds are grown on our farm without the use of chemicals; and are open-pollinated, hybrid-free and GMO-free.

1 pkg (approx 50-60 seeds)

Our own farm-grown Red Sage (Salvia miltiorrhiza) seeds for organic growing.

All seeds are grown on our farm without the use of chemicals; and are open-pollinated, hybrid-free and GMO-free.

1 pkg (approx 50-60 seeds)

Common Names
Red Sage, Danshen, Dan Shen

Botanical Name
Salvia miltiorrhiza

Plant Family
Lamiaceae (Mint Family)

Native Range
China, East Asia

Life Cycle
Perennial

Hardiness Zone
6-10

Habit
Pretty upright sage with blue flowers and small glossy leaves. Grows to 2.5 feet tall and wide. Roots are an incredible deep orange-red colour hence the name ‘red sage’.

Sun/Soil
Full sun, regular garden soil on the dry side. 

Germination/Sowing
The seeds germinate easily and are best sown in flats in the spring and then transplanted out once they are big enough.

Growing/Care
Will grow in a variety of conditions with little care. 

Harvesting
Roots are harvested from medicinal use in the fall of the second year onward.

Culinary Uses
None known.

Medicinal Uses
Important herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine for lowering blood pressure, improving cholesterol levels, tonifiing the cardiovascular system and improving overall heart health. It also has blood sugar balancing, antidepressant, anticancer and hepatic properties.

Themes
Apothecary Garden, Attracts Pollinators, Deer Resistant, Low Maintenance, Drought Tolerant, Cut Flowers.

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