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 ...

"Moving plants during dormancy is good practice. This bed includes scores of mature plants so transplanting will require two ...

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.

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. One of The Garden Guy's favorite new plants making its debut in 2020 has name so unusual I had to look ...

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, ...

Drought tolerant, bird friendly and deer proof, salvias can’t be beat for rich summer color. Combine them with ornamental grasses, nepetas, penstemons and mimulus for a low maintenance, water-wise ...

Velocity Blue salvia (Salvia farinacea "Velocity Blue") is a delightful summer flowering annual that makes a great addition to the central Ohio garden border. Salvia is the largest genus in the mint ...

Last year Big Blue stunned us at the plant trials. This year, when we're able to get our hands on it, we can say it is indeed big, blue, and wonderful providing all of the spikes you could want to ...

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 ...