Salvia officinalis is beautiful in the flower garden. The blue-green leaves have a pebbly texture, and the tall wands of lavender flowers appear in early summer, attracting hummingbirds . It's shown here with Geum 'Mrs. Bradshaw' .
Salvia officinalis is also known as Broadleaf Sage, Common Sage, Garden Sage, and Kitchen Sage. Deer resistant . Hardy in zones 4-9.