Sages - Salvia (Taxonomy, Characteristics, Distribution, Images)

Sages

Sages are the most diverse group of flowering plants in the mint family. A great many sages, especially those that bear showy and colorful flowers, are planted ornamentally around the world. The foliage is often fragrant and makes great potpourri. Dozens of species have also been used as herbs in various cuisines worldwide for millennia.

Scientific classification

Genus

Sages (Salvia)

Family

Mint

Order

Mints plantains olives and allies

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Perennial

Lifespan

1.3 m

Plant Height

Evergreen

Leaf type

15 - 38 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growth Season

Images of Sages

Species

Baby sage Rosemary Common sage Pineapple sage Mealycup sage Mexican Bush Sage Mexican sage Autumn sage Lyreleaf sage Scarlet sage Clary sage Black sage Purple sage Azure Blue Sage Lilac sage Annual clary Fragrant Sage White Sage Sage California Hummingbird Sage Sticky sage Chinese sage Chia African sage Sage mint Dorr's sage Cedar sage East asian sage Creeping sage Texas sage Chinese sage Plebeian sage Blue vine sage Germander sage Greek sage Spanish sage Garden sage Hard Sage Woodland sage Sages 'Ember's Wish'Roseleaf sage Sages 'Mystic Spires Blue'Sages 'Love And Wishes'Sages 'Kisses and Wishes'Andean Silver-Leaf Sage Meadow sage 'Indigo'Autumn sage 'Royal Bumble'Scarlet sage 'Scarlet Queen'Meadow sage Japanese yellow sage Blue sage Cinnabar Sage Perennial salvia 'Amethyst'Baby sage 'Pink Blush'Autumn sage 'Icing Sugar'Sage 'Cambridge Blue'Baby sage 'Hot Lips'Pineapple sage 'Tangerine'Mexican sage Scarlet sage Perennial salvia 'Pink Dawn'Forsythia sage Scarlet sage 'Flare'Big mexican scarlet sage Sages 'Raspberry Royale'Scarlet sage 'Saucy Red'Sages 'Snow Hill'Common sage 'Tricolor'Autumn sage 'Lipstick'Perennial salvia 'Sensation Rose'Golden Sage Fuzzy Bolivian sage Salvia chamelaeagnea Shrubby blue sage Salvia hybrid Perennial salvia 'Rose Marvel'Sages 'Amistad'Sages 'Kew Gold'Baby sage 'Kew Red'Scarlet sage 'Scarlet King'Baby sage 'Red Velvet'Sages 'Tanzerin'Scarlet sage 'Saucy Wine'Perennial salvia 'Blue Marvel'Tropical sage Autumn sage 'Peach'

Quickly Identify Sages

Square stems typical of the mint family, distinguishing feature in Lamiaceae.

Tubular two-lipped flowers with zygomorphic symmetry, vibrant colors like deep purples.

Cluster of four oblong nutlets encased in a dark brown calyx after blooming.

Diverse leaves with visible veins, toothed margin, oval to lance shape, key identifiers.

Rigid, square stem with slight roughness, green with purplish hues, distinctive bushy branches.

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Care Guide for Sages

Every week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

15 - 38 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Water: Native to diverse habitats, sages prefers consistent moisture but is drought-tolerant. For optimal growth, water sages weekly, especially during the active growing season when it benefits from rainwater. As an herbaceous perennial, sages thrives outdoors and adapts well to natural water conditions.

Propagation: Propagation methods for sages include seed sowing, stem cuttings, and division. Key success factors are well-draining soil, ample light, and appropriate temperatures. Semi-ripe cuttings in late summer or spring division are effective. For cuttings, use a 3-4 inch stem piece, rooting hormone, and maintain humidity.

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