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From the Himalayas to the Steppes to the Fertile Crescent, Asia gives up a wealth of garden worthy Salvias. A most diverse group, many are not well known in the general nursery trade. We encourage you to explore this group, which includes some of the true gems of the plant world.
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These shade loving Salvias from the woodlands of Japan are easy to grow ans quite temperature hardy. All make an excellent addition to a woodland garden, where they should be placed where their elegant leaves and distinctive flowers can be examined closeup.
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(Caucasus Sage) Another very fine ground cover sage - this one with white furry leaves and soft royal purple flowers. And its hardy & drought resistant. Another Salvia that deserves to be used far more than it is.
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(Blue Turkish Sage) Large velvety white leaves in loose rosettes make this a most distinctive plant. Then thin branched spikes appear with almost celestial violet-blue flowers that seem very much too large for the plant. This is a very fine Salvia for w...
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(Dominican Sage) Native to Israel, Jordan, Lebanon and Syria, this shrubby perennial is said to have been the inspiration for the design of the menorah (Exodus 37:17). It is a tough, drought resistant plant with attractive silver-haired foliage and flowers, and many important medicinal uses.
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(Greek Sage) Most of the dried culinary Sage sold in the United States is Greek Sage. Frescoes on Crete dated to 1400 BC depict this plant, It was used by the Phoenicians and Greeks for cooking and as a medicine. Truly, this is an ancient and beloved companion to mankind.
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(Makino) A very rare clone of this woodland Japanese native. Even if it never flowered, I would grow this plant for its lush, almost edible looking foliage. Hardy and rewarding, this is a choice plant for any shady garden spot.
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(Makino) A most unusual flower color and a compact growth habit make this woodland Japanese native variety very special indeed. The base flower color is a clear yellow, with perfectly contrasting purple markings. Hardy and rewarding, this is a choice plant for any shady garden spot.
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(Jupiter's Distaff) This native to Europe and Asia is a welcome addition to the hardy perennial garden. Easy to grow, adaptable to a wide range of conditions - and - a common name that cannot be disregarded.
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(Jerusalem Sage) A lovely and thrifty herbaceous perennial from Cyprus, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, and the West Bank, the flower color of this Sage seems to change from a clear pink to a pink highlighted with violet lines and dots. The prominent glandular hairs found on the buds, bracts an...
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(Himalayan Sage or Kashmir Sage) Salvia hians is a hardy and spectacular Sage from the high elevations (8,000 to 13,000 ft.) of Pakistan and Bhutan. An easy to grow...
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(Japanese Woodland Sage or Shu Wei Cao) This highly ornamental shade-growing Salvia is also an important medicinal herb, used for a variety of cures.
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(Shinano-akigiri) A native to Honshu Island, Japan, this shade and moisture loving Salvia is a perfect fit for woodland gardens or shady borders. The large, yellow-green hairy leaves form loose, gently spreading clumps decorated by rather large, clear yellow flowers. And it is hardy!
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(Red Sage, Chinese Sage, Dan-shen) Salvia miltiorrhiza is a powerful and important herb in traditional Chinese herbal medicine. The remarkable blue flowers seem to glow in the shade. We are happy to be able to offer this plant on a ...
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(Variegated Japanese Woodland Sage) Another very fine shade growing moisture loving shade from the forests of Japan. A standout because of the leaves edged in white, which really standout in the shade garden. Yellow flowers finish the package - a neat addition to the woodland garden.
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(Formosan Woodland Sage or Tai wan qin zhu cao) From the island of Taiwan, this special plant grows well even in hot and humid climates. Rich yellow flowers over a long season compliment the arrow shaped leaves that are deep green above and hairy purple b...
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(Himalayan Cloud Sage) Tall and majestic, the place to go to see this plant in the wild is the Muktinath Valley in Nepal, a most sacred place for both Hindus and Buddhists. A large, hardy, shade growing perennial with yellow flowers, this one is a must have - and is hardy to Zone 5.
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(Chang guan shu wei cao) An annual or biennial in its native Southern China, Bhutan and India, this plant has been a reliable perennial for us for many years. The common name translates to "rat tail crown grass long", perhaps because of the tall thin spikes with small pale blue flowers.
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(Dan-shen Gansu) A lovely and very hardy herbaceous perennial Sage from the mountains of Central China, this variety is noted for its handsome leaves - large and wrinkled yellow-green above and densely tomentose rusty brown on the underside. Growing into a large basal rosette of leaves up to th...
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(Romanian Sage) This hardy herbaceous perennial features rich violet flowers in large whorls atop tall, branched spikes. A great selection for the mixed border, it should be placed where one can enjoy the beautiful dark yellow-green, prominently textured leaves.
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(Lilac Sage) Read all you will about the superiority of the variety 'Purple Rain', but we like our own home-grown seed strain better. This is one of the most rewarding and reliable of the herbaceous perennial sages.
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