{"product_id":"red-root-sage-traditional-chinese-herb","title":"Red Root Sage - Traditional Chinese Herb","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRare and Limited\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA fascinating heritage herb for your healing garden\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed Root Sage, also known as Dan Shen, is a beautiful and historic herb treasured for its striking red roots and elegant violet-blue flowers. Widely grown in traditional Chinese herb gardens, it combines ornamental beauty with centuries of herbal heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis unique sage brings something truly special to the garden — attractive pollinator-friendly flowers above ground and a rich botanical history below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy choose The Healing Herb Garden Red Root Sage?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Red Root Sage plants are carefully grown and selected to establish quickly and thrive in UK gardens. Supplied as strong, healthy plants, they are ready to grow in herb gardens, borders, and wildlife-friendly spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur plants are carefully grown and nurtured with patience and care, so they arrive healthy, well-rooted, and ready to thrive in your garden.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed Root Sage (\u003cem\u003eSalvia miltiorrhiza\u003c\/em\u003e) is a hardy perennial member of the mint family. It produces upright stems topped with delicate purple-blue flowers during summer, attracting bees and other beneficial insects. The plant is particularly valued for its distinctive red roots and long history of traditional use. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEasy to grow in a sunny, well-drained position, it makes an excellent addition to medicinal, wildlife, and cottage-style gardens. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRed Root Sage – The Healing Herb Garden\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUsually available:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring – Autumn\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perennial\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60 – 90 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun \/ Part shade\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained soil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant in herb gardens, borders, or wildlife-friendly planting schemes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun or partial shade.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Allow 40 – 50 cm between plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly while establishing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut back old stems in late winter or early spring.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prefers fertile, well-drained soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHeight \u0026amp; Spread\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e60 – 90 cm × 40 – 50 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHarvesting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Roots are typically harvested from mature plants after several years of growth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTiming:\u003c\/strong\u003e Harvest in autumn when plants are fully established.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency:\u003c\/strong\u003e Usually harvested once plants have reached maturity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTop Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePollinator friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Attractive summer flowers provide nectar for bees and butterflies.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeritage plant:\u003c\/strong\u003e A wonderful addition to traditional medicinal and herb gardens.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGarden value:\u003c\/strong\u003e Combines ornamental beauty with botanical interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Healing Herb Garden","offers":[{"title":"Large - 9cm","offer_id":57541894865278,"sku":null,"price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0553\/6048\/7509\/files\/red-root-sage-traditional-chinese-herb-6755018.png?v=1784227227","url":"https:\/\/www.thehealingherbgarden.co.uk\/products\/red-root-sage-traditional-chinese-herb","provider":"The Healing Herb Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}