Most commonly used as a food seasoning, this is the plant we refer to as “plain ol’ sage.” It’s also known as “Dalmatian sage” and “cooking sage.” Its narrow, ovate leaves are covered in tiny hairs and are lighter in color on their undersides than above, originating in the Mediterranean and Croatia. In France, sage was grown prolifically and used in tea. Sage has showy, trumpet-shaped flowers emerging from terminal spikes, and attract a wide variety of pollinating insects. Hummingbirds are known to visit sage blossoms from time to time, as well. Beekeepers swear that sage honey is among the best. Sage has a long history of medicinal and culinary uses.