Salvia microphylla

Salvia nemorosa 'snow hill'

Flower name
Salvia microphylla
Scientific name
Salvia nemorosa 'snow hill'
Aliaswoodland sage, Balkan clary, サルビアネモローサ, nemorosa, Salvia, スノーヒル, snow hill
Place of originMexico and United States
Place of floweringGarden, Park
Flowering seasonJune, July, August, September
Language of flowersNatural loose thoughts

What is Salvia microphylla

May night sage, Violet sage or Salvia nemorosa (scientific name: Salvia nemorosa 'Schneehugel') is a perennial herb native to Central Europe and Western Asia in the genus Salvia of the Cyperaceae family. In its native habitat, it grows wild in grasslands and shrublands. The herb is 30-60 cm tall and erect, and all the plants are hairy. The leaves are green, 5-10 cm long, ovate, with serrated edges, and are attached to the stem in opposite pairs.
From June to September, the inflorescence grows from the stem length or leaf axils and bears numerous white or purple lip-shaped flowers.
It is also called woodland sage, Balkan clary, may night sage, and violet sage (purple variety).
The white-flowered variety is "snow hill" (Salvia nemorosa 'snow hill').

Meaning of scientific names

The genus name "Salvia" means "salvus" in Latin, and the species name "nemorosa" means "woodland" in Latin. Common name: Salvia microphylla

Common name: Salvia microphylla, scientific name: 'Schneehugel', also known as woodland sage, Balkan clary, May night sage, and Violet sage, Origin: Central Europe - Western Asia, Habitat: Grassland and shrubland, Height: 30 - 60 cm, Leaf length: 5 - 10 cm, Leaf shape: ovate, Leaf margin: serrate, Phyllotaxy: opposite, Flowering site: stem top, leaf axils, Inflorescence form: acicular, Flower color white, purple; Flowering season: June-September; Diameter: 2-3 cm.