Genus: Salvia

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There are about 900 species of sage that include annuals, perennials and shrubs. The genus includes both the culinary herb as well as colourful bedding varieties.

Salvia officinalis is the most widely used herb - an essential ingredient in sage and onion stuffing!

Scarlet sage or S. splendens is often used as bedding – it comes in hot red and purple as well as pastel pinks, lilacs and blues.

Salvia comes from the Latin ‘salveo’ meaning ‘I heal’ which may refer to its use as an herbal remedy for a whole range of problems from indigestion to insect bites!

Salvia to buy

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We have 156 photos of Salvia plants in real gardens

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You can also discover who's growing Salvia.

  • Salvia and Kniphofia (Salvia clevelandii)
    By Janette
  • Salvia 'May Night' (Salvia x sylvestris 'May Night')
    By gilli
  • Salvia splendens (Salvia splendens)
    By bernieh
  • Salvia coahuilensis (Salvia coahuilensis)
    By spritzhe..
  • Salvia nemorosa in the top border. (Salvia nemerosa)
    By spritzhe..
  • more...

Care tips & Questions

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gardener65
Gardener65

When and how much should I prune my shrub

Asked on 5 Feb, 2009 2 replies

birdi
Birdi

Propagation of Salvia Patens

Asked on 28 Dec, 2008 1 reply

Allen
Allen

How to grow Sage?

Asked on 3 Aug, 2008 4 replies

madrigal
Madrigal

care tips for salvia nemorosa blue hill

Asked on 9 Jun, 2008 1 reply

Species of Salvia

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