However, do not be surprised if some varieties are pink or even red. These tiny blooms are typically white in color. Thyme, on the other hand, develops flowers in small clusters.
Some of them have fantastic flowers color like a deep and vivid red in the case of pineapple sage. However, there are thousands of different herbs that belong to the salvia family.
When I talk about sage, I meant the Salvia officinalis. Their color can vary greatly from white to purple through pink. Sage flowers are often two-lipped corollas in a tube shape inside spikes. If you are looking for a small herb to squeeze in a little corner of your house (light allowing) and you do not want it to interfere with potential shelves or other furniture around, thyme is the way to go. Thyme is a low-growing plant that gets only 6 to 12 inches tall (15 to 30.5 cm). Sage, according to the Encyclopedia Britannica, grows up to about 2 feet (60 cm) tall. It is also known with many other names like garden sage, kitchen sage, and culinary sage among the most common. In this article, with sage, I will mean the “Salvia Officinalis” as the main variety of salvia used for cooking (also known for such reasons as sage) and the one you want to have indoors for your delicious dishes. On the other hand, the term salvia is used to indicate all the other herbs in the large salvia genus used for ornamental purposes only. This “genus” (a massive group of herbs with similar origins) officially contains thousands of different herbs! As detailed by the Mountains Valley Growers, over time, the term sage has been used for those varieties of salvia used for cooking. Salvia and sage are the same as stated in the first line of this scientific publication from the University of Murdoch “Genus Salvia, commonly known as sage”. Confused? I was! However, the solution to this mystery is pretty simple. Perhaps you might have heard the term salvia and sage used interchangeably, and other times no. However, here are some pictures to make everything more clear and make you able to differentiate them in a glance.īefore diving into details, here a small digression to avoid confusion. 8 Growing Thyme and Sage? All Start From The Right Potting MixĪmong the four differences, their appearance is by far the more important one.7 How Long Do They Last: Perennial or Annual?.6 Propagating from Cuttings: Thyme or Sage?.4 What Are The Best Thyme and Sage Recipes?.3 Which is Best? Thyme or Sage in Recipes.
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