Salvia leucanta (Salvia leucantha)!
In dialect 'purple sàvia'; ornamental plant with long, velvety purple spikes.
Want to know more? Here are some interesting facts:
Not edible; used for fragrant and decorative essential oils. Harvest time: The best time to harvest sage leucantha in Sicily is in autumn, from September to November, when the flowers are in their prime. The flowers should be harvested at the time of use, as storing them is difficult. The leaves, on the other hand, can also be harvested in spring-summer when needed for culinary use. Harvesting details and tips Flowers: Pick the flowers just before using them to decorate cakes, sauces or make herbal teas. Leaves: Leaves can be harvested throughout the year for culinary use. For a more intense flavour, pick them before flowering. For drying: To obtain leaves for drying, the best time is spring and autumn. You can cut entire stems and hang them upside down. Pruning: After the autumn flowering, prune the plant down to about one third of its height to stimulate new growth and keep it compact. Plant care: Always leave some flowers on the plant to encourage pollinators.
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