5 Salvia dolomitica Seeds ~ South African Sage - Indigenous Evergreen Perennial Shrub

Salvia dolomitica Seeds

Dolomite Sage, Pilgrim's Rest Pink Sage

Salvia is the largest genus of plants in the mint family, Lamiaceae, with nearly 1000 species of shrubs, herbaceous perennials, and annuals. The name Salvia derives from the Latin salvere ("to feel well and healthy, health, heal"), the verb related to salus (health, well-being, prosperity or salvation); referring to the herb's healing medicinal properties. Pliny the Elder was the first author known to describe a plant called "Salvia" by the Romans, likely describing the type species for the genus Salvia, Salvia officinalis. The common modern English name sage derives from Middle English sawge, which was borrowed from Old French sauge, and like the botanical name, stems from Latin salvere. When used without modifiers, the name 'sage' generally refers to Salvia officinalis ("common sage" or "culinary sage"); however, it is used with modifiers to refer to any member of the genus. The ornamental species are commonly referred to by their genus name Salvia. The dolomite sage is the perfect, hardy, frost tolerant shrub for every garden which will reward its gardener with its long summer display and aromatic foliage. Salvia dolomitica is an evergreen perennial. South African Sage; foliage has a pleasing yet unusual scent. Dark maroon flower bracts are striking against the lavender-pink and white flowers. The dolomite sage can be used as an attractive, summer-flowering shrub in any herbaceous border and is suitable for large or small gardens. This sage is a wonderful addition to any garden planting with its fresh, pleasantly aromatic foliage which can be complemented by other shrubs, herbaceous perennials or fynbos. It will also add a calm grey hue, with its abundant flowers, to a summer garden display. It is suitable as a foreground or background planting. Although not highly recommended as a pot plant, they can make good container specimens if grown in large, well-drained pots. Salvia dolomitica is a wonderful garden specimen, frost-hardy and water-wise.