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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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