types of sage plants
Sage is a diverse and versatile group of plants, enjoyed for their aromatic foliage, showy blooms, and adaptability in New Zealand gardens. Whether you’re an avid cook, a keen gardener, or looking to create a pollinator-friendly landscape, exploring the various types of sage plants opens up a world of colour, fragrance, and form. With so many options—from culinary to ornamental—there’s a sage plant perfectly suited for every garden style or need.
Perovskia atriplicifolia (Perovskia plant)
Perovskia atriplicifolia, commonly known as Russian Sage or Russian Lavender, is a small and erect shrub that is grown for its fine foliage and impressive flowers. Masses of tiny, dark blue flowers are borne on upright stems above the foliage through summer and autumn. The foliage comprises white stems which bear fine grey leaves as it grows to 1 m tall and the same wide. This Perovskia plant is commonly used in Mediterranean gardens, included in a mixed planting, added to borders, used in coastal gardens, or planted as a lovely backdrop to smaller plants. This is a popular landscaping plant.
Salvia Wendy's Wish
Salvia Wendys Wish is a variety of Sage grown for its rich display of flowers from summer through autumn. It produces long and slender, flower spikes that host masses of dark pink flowers. The flowers sit neatly above the mid-green foliage as it grows to 80 cm tall and the same wide. Wendys Wish Sage is ideal for herb gardens, mixed plantings, cottage gardens, borders, or container growing.
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