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Lamiaceae
Garden Sage Flower
Salvia officinalis
Wisdom and immortality.
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Genus
- Salvia
- Native to
- Mediterranean region
- Bloom season
- Late Spring, Summer
- Type
- Perennial subshrub
- Height
- 30-70 cm
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil
- Well-draining, sandy
- Water
- Low
- Hardiness
- 4-8
- Lifespan
- Perennial
Did you know
- The genus name Salvia comes from the Latin 'salvere' meaning 'to be saved' or 'to heal'.
- A medieval Latin proverb asks 'Why should a man die while sage grows in his garden?'
- Sage was considered sacred by the Romans, who had elaborate rituals for harvesting it.
- The flowers are edible and can be used to garnish salads and desserts.
- Burning sage, known as smudging, has been practiced by Native Americans for purification ceremonies.
Color meanings
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Wisdom
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Good health
2
Long life
3
Esteem