Sage

Salvia officinalis

Flower name
Sage
Scientific name
Salvia officinalis
AliasSalvia officinalis, Salvia, コモンセージ, Common Sage, Sage
Place of originMediterranean coast
Place of floweringGarden, Cut flowers, flower arrangement, Botanical Gardens, Park, Potted flower
Flowering seasonMay, June, July

What is Sage

Birth flowers for Dec 18

Sage (Scientific name: Salvia officinalis) is a semi-hardy dwarf herb and medicinal salvia of the genus Salvia, native to the Mediterranean. Although the term "sage" refers to this species, there are many species, including variants and similar varieties, such as Salvia officinalis, Salvia sclarea, Salvia greggii, and Salvia elegans. These are used for food, ornamental purposes, potpourri, dried flowers, etc.
Ornamental salvias such as Salvia splendens (scarlet sage) are also in the genus Salvia, but they are different species of salvia and are also called sage.

Common name: Sage, scientific name: Salvia officinalis, also known as medicinal salvia, Salvia officinalis, Plant height: 50-70 cm, Leaf shape: oblong, Flowering season: May-July.