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Salvia ( / ˈsælviə /) [3] is the largest genus of plants in the sage family Lamiaceae, with nearly 1000 species of shrubs, herbaceous perennials, and annuals. [4] [5] [6] Within the Lamiaceae, Salvia is part of the tribe Mentheae within the subfamily Nepetoideae. [4]
May 2, 2024 · Salvia, genus of about 960 species of herbaceous and woody plants of the mint family (Lamiaceae).Some members, including common sage and rosemary, are important as sources of flavoring, and chia is cultivated for its edible seeds. A number of other species are grown as garden ornamentals.
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Propagate by division, seed, or stem cutting. The flowers provide excellent late season color, so sages are a good companion plant in a native, butterfly, pollinator, or drought-tolerant garden. Edible species are also excellent in an herb garden.
Part of the mint family (Lamiaceae), salvias provide colorful spikes of densely packed flowers with tubular blossoms atop square stems and velvety leaves. Their flowers come in a range of colors, including purple, blue, red, pink, and white.
The enlarged Lamiaceae contain about 236 genera and have been stated to contain 6,900 to 7,200 species, but the World Checklist lists 7,534. The largest genera are Salvia (900), Scutellaria (360), Stachys (300), Plectranthus (300), Hyptis (280), Teucrium (250), Vitex (250), Thymus (220), and Nepeta (200). [5]
Salvia officinalis, the common sage or sage, is a perennial, evergreen subshrub, with woody stems, grayish leaves, and blue to purplish flowers. It is a member of the mint family Lamiaceae and native to the Mediterranean region, though it has been naturalized in many places throughout the world.
Common sage is an aromatic, edible, short-lived, bushy, spreading, semi-woody herbaceous perennial shrub that is a member of the Lamiaceae or mint family. It is found in many gardens and offers great texture and sensory observations with its furry grayish-green leaves.
