Baby sage (Graham's sage)

Salvia microphylla

flower · herb

Small sweet red flowers tasting of blackcurrant and sage, to decorate salads and desserts; the leaves flavor teas.

Origin

Mexico and southwestern United States

Where to find it

In the garden, where it forms a flowering shrub; nurseries sell many varieties, such as 'Hot Lips'.

Season (United States)

May to October

Preparation

The flowers are pulled from their calyx and scattered raw; a few leaves steep for five minutes.

Molecules

In small amounts, not counted Anthocyanins · Rosmarinic acid

Did you know?

Its crushed leaves smell of blackcurrant: it is also called blackcurrant sage.