Sage or salvia (Salvia spp.) flowers have a shape that perfectly accommodates the long, narrow beaks and lengthy tongues of hummingbirds, which they use to reach inside blooms and suck up the nectar.

With just under 1,000 varieties, salvia is the largest genus in the mint family (Lamiaceae). Commonly known as sages, salvias come in a dizzying variety of forms and colors. Salvias can be evergreen ...

Perennial salvia, a member of the mint family, is a bewitching herbaceous plant that blooms for an extended period in a wide spectrum of colors. There are nearly 1,000 species of salvia worldwide, ...

SEATTLE, Wash. — Gardening guru Ciscoe Morris teaches us about the world of salvia. Salvia (sage) is one of the coolest plants you can grow in your garden. They come in an amazing variety of sizes, ...

Salvia adds spiky texture and vertical lift to the garden, as well as those elusive shades of blue — Indigo Spires, Mystic Spires Blue, Mysty Blue and Big Blue. Proven Winners has introduced the new ...

Q: I listened to your podcast earlier this summer, and in one of them you mentioned a perennial salvia that was blooming better than other types, but I can’t remember the name. Can you repeat what the ...

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Blue sage (Salvia azurea var. grandiflora) of the Mint (Lamiaceae) family is a long lived herbaceous perennial with sky-blue flowers. Other common names include Pitcher blue sage and wild blue salvia.

One of my favorite new plants making its debut in 2020 has a name so unusual I had to look up the definition and give it a little thought. It is called Unplugged. Did you know we have a National Day ...

Want hummingbirds at your window? These nectar‑rich plants and vines draw them in quickly and keep them coming back all season.

If you are looking for a low-maintenance, drought tolerant plant that thrives in West Texas, Mealy Blue Sage is a great choice. Whether you are a beginning or a seasoned gardener, this plant is ...

If you are starting a list of plants to put in the ground this spring or fall, you might want to add a salvia or two. With just under 1,000 varieties, Salvia is the largest genus in the mint family ...