Purple Salvia

Purple Salvia

Botanical name: Salvia spp.

Bloom type: Perennial

Purple Salvia, often referred to as sage, encompasses various species within the Salvia genus, celebrated for their aromatic foliage and striking purple flowers. These plants are valued for their ornamental beauty and medicinal properties, commonly used in herbal medicine and culinary applications.

Species: Some commonly cultivated species include:

• Salvia nemorosa (Woodland Sage)
• Salvia officinalis (Common Sage)
• Salvia leucantha (Mexican Bush Sage)

Appearance:

• Leaves: The leaves are typically lance-shaped, gray-green, and covered with fine hairs, giving them a slightly fuzzy texture. They grow in opposite pairs along the stem and are often aromatic when crushed.
• Flowers: Purple Salvia produces spikes of tubular flowers that can range from deep violet to lavender. The flowers bloom from late spring to early fall, attracting pollinators like bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.
• Size: Depending on the species, Purple Salvia plants can grow to a height of 1-4 feet (30-120 cm) and spread about 1-2 feet (30-60 cm) wide.