Salvia is the largest genus of plants in the mint family with more than 800 different types, from annuals and biennials to perennials and even some shrubby forms. Most are thought of as ornamentals, ...

The name Salvia comes from the Latin word “salvere” which means “to heal.” The name Salvia was given to honor this plant’s healing properties. Both the ancient Greeks and Romans used Salvia ...

As the time approaches for seasonal pruning of Salvias, the appropriate care prioritizes treating each type separately. My garden includes more Salvias than any other genus, and my collection includes ...

When gardeners hear the world salvia, it can bring any number of plants to mind — the old-fashioned, red-spiked annual Salvia splendens, or a blue- or purple-flowering form, or maybe the herb you add ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... As the time approaches for seasonal pruning of Salvias, the appropriate care prioritizes treating each type separately. My garden includes more Salvias than ...