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Common Sage, Salvia officinalis
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Spring–Autumn

Common Sage

Salvia officinalis

Family: Lamiaceae

Earthy & Warmherbalresin
SeasonSpring–Autumn
OriginMediterranean
IntensityModerate
LifespanPerennial
About This Flower

Earthy & Warm · Spring–Autumn bloomer

Sage's grey-green velvety leaves and spires of violet-blue flowers carry a warm, resinous-herbal fragrance that has meant wisdom and virtue from ancient Rome through every herb garden to the present.

Symbolism & Meaning

domestic virtue, wisdom, esteem

In the Victorian language of flowers, common sage means “Domestic virtue”.

Habitat & Environment

Mediterranean

Common Sage is native to Mediterranean.

Quick Reference

  • Scientific NameSalvia officinalis
  • FamilyLamiaceae
  • Native ToMediterranean
  • Bloom SeasonSpring–Autumn
  • LifespanPerennial
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