Perennial Salvias (also known as “sage”) are mainstays of the midsummer garden border—blooming summer to autumn! Planted in the spring, these aromatic beauties are great for cutting and beloved by bees and butterflies—plus, they're drought-tolerant!

The family is typically characterized by flowers with bilabiate (2-lipped corollas), aromatic (mint-like) foliage, opposite leaves and square stems. The flowers typically occur in dense clusters (glomerules) along the main stem axis.

If you do let your plants bloom, cut back to below the start of the bloom stalks once they fade to encourage fresh growth. The flowers themselves can also be used in salads and other dishes the same way as sage leaves, while also adding a refreshing splash of color.

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