Salvia Common name: Sage	Indicates sun requirement      Full sun      Half sun      Semi-shade      Shade   Indicates Water requirement         High water requirement.     Water every 1-2 days.          Medium water requirement.     Water every 3-7 days.          Low water requirement.     Water every 7-14 days.
Description Salvia consists of as many as 900 species of annuals, perennials and soft- wooded shrubs, distributed through most parts of the world except very cold regions and tropical rainforests. The flowers come in a wide range of colors, including some of the brightest blues and scarlets of any plants. There are also some white and yellow species. Many beautiful sage species are grown as garden plants, including some with aromatic leaves grown primarily as culinary herbs, but even these can be grown for their ornamental value alone. The genus name goes back to Roman times and derives from the Latin 'salvare', to heal or save, referring to the supposed healing properties of Salvia officinalis.
Growing Sages generally do best in full sun in well drained, light soil. While many Salvias will tolerate considerable dryness, occasional deep watering will be beneficial. Most of the shrubby Mexican and South American species will tolerate only light frosts, but some of the perennials are more frost-hardy. Propagate from seed in spring, cuttings in early summer, or division of rhizomatous species at almost any time. Pests: The foliage of many species is attacked by snails, slugs and caterpillars.