The Mediterranean area is home to many species of sage. Biblical scholars claim that Salvia judaica was the model for the temple lamp stand described in Exodus 37:17-18. Unfortunately, this species is rarely found today. Substitute Salvia officinalis, a Southern Europe native. This sage is used as seasoning today, just as it was in Bible times.

Cultivation

Treat as annual climates reaching lower than -40°F in the winter. Grow in full sun. It may need some winter protection from winds.

Bible References

Exodus 37:17-18: And he made the candlestick of pure gold: of beaten work made he the candlestick; his shaft, and his branch, his bowls, his knops, and his flowers, were of the same: And six branches going out of the sides thereof; three branches of the candlestick out of the one side thereof, and three branches of the candlestick out of the other side thereof:

Return to Enabling Bible Gardens

Return to Enabled Gardener

This entire website is copyrighted by Diana Pederson, 2006-2009. Use of any page
in this website is prohibited by law without the expressed, written
permission of Diana Pederson.