Sage Sahandi

Perennial Salvias (also known as “sage”) are a mainstay of the midsummer garden, providing long-blooming, aromatic flowers that are beloved by bees and butterflies. It’s practically a fail-safe perennial that is deer- and rabbit-resistant, too… plus they are heat- and drought-tolerant. Plant salvia this spring with our tips! “Salvia” and “sage” are often used interchangeably; we tend to use “salvia” for the ornamental plant and “sage” for the culinary herb. However, garden sage has a few attractive ornamental varieties itself.