Wild Sage
Salvia verbenaca
Origin. Europe.
Distribution in Canberra Region. Widespread in woodlands, pasture habitats and roadsides.
Dispersal. Seeds dispersed mainly by animals and machinery.
General Description and Biology
This is a perennial herb with a mint-like aroma.
It has erect hairy stems, slightly branched, up to 1 m tall and in diameter.
The leaves are pale green, thick and wrinkled.
Groups of 6 purple flowers are arranged in tiers up the stems.
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Control Method
Flower-heads/seed-heads should be bagged.