Bloom Color

Interesting Notes

Flowers can fill any yard with vivid colors and wonderful fragrances. They can also attract butterflies and birds - and the envy of friends and neighbors. Yet many homeowners shy away from growing them simply because they lack the time and know-how most flower gardens demand.

That's where perennials come in. Compared with annuals, perennials can provide a lifetime of pleasure with minimal care. Their year-to-year reappearance saves the time, labor and expense of replanting each season. And, when carefully chosen and planted in the right location, they're seldom affected by pests and diseases. In fact, the right perennials involve less routine work than mowing lawn and trimming hedges, giving you both flowers and free time. http://www.todayshomeowner.com/yard/19980304.feature.html)

Since ancient times in Egypt, sage or salvia, has been used as a medicinal plant. The name salvia is derived from the Latin "salvere," to save. Through time the name further evolved from the English "sawge" to become "sage," the most commonly used term today. (http://www.e-streams.com/es0407/es0407_1368.htm)

Growing and Maintenance Tips

S. nemorosa can be found ranging from Northern to Southern Europe to Central Asia. Prefers average, clay or sandy, well-drained soils in full sun. Drought and humidity tolerant. Propagate by division or cuttings in early summer. Cut back in the fall for rebloom. May need winter protection. May be used as a perennial border, rock gardens or in mass plantings.