Hummingbird Sage

	Hummingbird Sage Hummingbird sage is a common name for two different species of sage: '' Salvia guaranitica'', native to South America '' Salvia spathacea'', native to California Salvia {{Short pages monitor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	Salvia ''Salvia'' () is the largest genus of plants in the sage family Lamiaceae, with just under 1,000 species of shrubs, Herbaceous plant, herbaceous Perennial plant, perennials, and Annual plant, annuals. Within the Lamiaceae, ''Salvia'' is part of the tribe Mentheae within the subfamily Nepetoideae. One of several genera commonly referred to as sage, it includes two widely used herbs, ''Salvia officinalis'' (common sage, or just "sage") and ''Salvia rosmarinus'' (rosemary, formerly ''Rosmarinus officinalis''). The genus is distributed throughout the Old World and the Americas (over 900 total species), with three distinct regions of diversity: Central America and South America (approximately 600 species); Central Asia and the Mediterranean (250 species); Eastern Asia (90 species). Etymology The name ''Salvia'' derives from Latin (sage), from (safe, secure, healthy), an adjective related to (health, well-being, prosperity or salvation), and (to feel healthy, to heal). Pliny ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Salvia Guaranitica ''Salvia guaranitica'', the anise-scented sage or hummingbird sage, is a species of flowering plant in the sage family, ''Lamiaceae'', native to a wide area of South America, including Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay, and Argentina. It is cultivated all over the world, and is naturalized in New Zealand and Chile. Description It is a perennial subshrub growing tall, spreading into a large patch via its spreading roots. The leaves are ovate, long and nearly as wide, with a fresh mint green color, and an anise scent when crushed. The inflorescences are up to long with flowers in various shades of blue, including an uncommonly true blue. In cold regions, flowering begins in mid summer and continues until frost. Cultivation ''Salvia guaranitica'' is a popular ornamental plant in mild areas. It grows in either full or three quarter sunlight, in well-drained soil. Numerous cultivars have been selected, including 'Argentine Skies' (pale blue flowers), 'Black and Blue' (very dark violet blu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Salvia Spathacea ''Salvia spathacea'', the California hummingbird sage or pitcher sage, is a species of flowering plant in the family (biology), family Lamiaceae, native plant, native to southern and central California growing from sea level to . This fruity scented sage blooms in March to May with typically dark rose-lilac colored flowers. It is cultivated in gardens for its attractive flowering spikes and pleasant scent. Distribution The pitcher sage is found in the California coast ranges from the Sacramento Valley south to the San Diego area. It is a common species that grows on open or shady slopes in moist oak woodland, chaparral, and coastal sage scrub not far from the Pacific Ocean. Description ''Salvia spathacea'' is an evergreen perennial plant, perennial with flowering stems growing from a subshrub, woody base, tall. When not flowering plants grow less than tall, forming clumps of sprawling foliage. Each plant produces a single flowering stem which rarely branches. It spreads by rhiz ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]