{"product_id":"wood-sage-iranian-seeds","title":"Wood Sage ‘Iranian’ Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e(\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"27\"\u003eTeucrium hircanicum\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eA Pollinator Magnet: Vibrant Magenta Spikes and Aromatic Sage-Like Foliage\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\" id=\"p-rc_a7f08e512e66a289-35\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-165\"\u003eBring old-world elegance to your garden layout with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"62\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-165\"\u003eIranian Wood Sage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-165\"\u003e (also widely known as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"102\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-165\"\u003eIranian Germander\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-165\"\u003e or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"123\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-165\"\u003eCaucasian Germander\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-165 citation-end-165\"\u003e).\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"1\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-164 citation-end-164\"\u003eNative to the sun-drenched, rocky regions of Western Asia and the Caucasus, this hardy ornamental perennial is a true masterclass in summer resilience.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"2\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-163 citation-end-163\"\u003eIt is highly celebrated by garden designers for its ability to inject deep, continuous vertical colour into borders when many other flowering plants begin to fade in the heat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-162 citation-end-162\"\u003eFrom mid-summer through to early autumn, Iranian Wood Sage sends up dozens of showy, tightly packed, upright flower spikes in a striking shade of deep magenta-purple.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"4\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-161 citation-end-161\"\u003eThese dramatic blooms rise gracefully above a lush, tidy mound of soft, scalloped green leaves.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"5\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-160 citation-end-160\"\u003eWhen brushed against or warmed by the afternoon sun, the foliage releases a rich, herbal, sage-like aroma.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"6\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-159 citation-end-159\"\u003eExceptionally easy to grow and virtually pest-free, it is the ultimate low-maintenance addition to cottage gardens, mixed borders, or decorative courtyard pots.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-159 citation-end-159\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-157\"\u003eContinuous Summer Display:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-157 citation-end-157\"\u003e Produces a spectacular succession of magenta flower spikes from mid-summer right up until the autumn chill.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-159 citation-end-159\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-157 citation-end-157\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-156\"\u003ePollinator Powerhouse:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-156 citation-end-156\"\u003e Highly attractive to bees, butterflies, and beneficial garden insects.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"10\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-159 citation-end-159\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-157 citation-end-157\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-156 citation-end-156\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-155\"\u003eAromatic, Resilient Foliage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-155 citation-end-155\"\u003e Features fuzzy, beautifully textured green leaves with a rich, uplifting herbal scent.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-159 citation-end-159\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-157 citation-end-157\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-156 citation-end-156\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-155 citation-end-155\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-154\"\u003eDrought \u0026amp; Heat Tolerant:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-154 citation-end-154\"\u003e Thrives in hot, dry conditions and poor, rocky soils once established—perfect for water-wise gardens.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"12\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-159 citation-end-159\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-157 citation-end-157\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-156 citation-end-156\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-155 citation-end-155\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-154 citation-end-154\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-153\"\u003ePest \u0026amp; Deer Resistant:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-153 citation-end-153\"\u003e Naturally ignored by standard garden pests and browsing wildlife, keeping your borders pristine.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"13\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-152 citation-end-152\"\u003eGrowing Information (Australia):\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"14\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" id=\"p-rc_a7f08e512e66a289-43\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-151\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-151\"\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-151\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"17\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-151 citation-end-151\"\u003eTeucrium hircanicum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSowing Season:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8,1,1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,1,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTemperate\/Cool (e.g., Tasmania):\u003c\/b\u003e Spring to Early Summer (can also be started indoors in late winter to plant out after frost).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,1,1,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,1,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSubtropical\/Tropical:\u003c\/b\u003e Autumn and Winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" id=\"p-rc_a7f08e512e66a289-44\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-150\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-150\"\u003ePosition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-150 citation-end-150\"\u003e Full sun to partial shade.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"16\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-149 citation-end-149\"\u003eBenefits from light afternoon shade in exceptionally hot, arid regions.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"17\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-148 citation-end-148\"\u003eRequires sharply well-drained soil; absolutely dislikes \"wet feet\".\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"18\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSowing Depth:\u003c\/b\u003e 2–3mm deep. Lightly press seeds into a high-quality seed-raising mix and cover with a very fine layer of grit or vermiculite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/b\u003e 40–50cm apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGermination:\u003c\/b\u003e 14–21 days. Requires a warm, brightly lit position to trigger germination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,6,0\" id=\"p-rc_a7f08e512e66a289-45\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-147\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-147\"\u003eHeight \u0026amp; Spread:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-147 citation-end-147\"\u003e Grows 60–75cm tall with a 45–60cm spread\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"17\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,7,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-146\"\u003eGardener’s Tip:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-146 citation-end-146\"\u003e To encourage a secondary flush of late-season blooms, cut back the spent flower spikes to the base of the stem as soon as they begin to fade.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"20\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-145 citation-end-145\"\u003eThis plant will happily self-seed in favourable conditions, allowing you to easily naturalise it through gravel gardens or meadow beds.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"21\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"17\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-145 citation-end-145\"\u003e100 seeds per pack sorry we do not send to W.A\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Gatherer Forager","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53677067665681,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0671\/4323\/7905\/files\/Iranian_wood_sage.jpg?v=1782466160","url":"https:\/\/www.gathererforager.com\/products\/wood-sage-iranian-seeds","provider":"Gatherer Forager","version":"1.0","type":"link"}