This perennial herb has upright branched square stems that form a shrubby habit. It has grey green aromatic oblong pointed leaves and the lilac-blue 2-lipped flowers appear in a raceme above the foliage from early to mid summer. 

Hardiness zones 5 to 10 

Salvia officinalis is naturally found from northern and central Spain to northern Africa and Asia Minor growing in scrubland or woodlands and meadows. It prefers a well drained moderately fertile humus rich moist soil in an open sunny to a partly shaded position and is frost and drought tolerant. 

Common Sage it is grown for its flowers, foliage and its upright habit. It is planted in cottage gardens along perennial borders or in patio pots and planter boxes. It is a popular culinary herb that establishes in 1 to 2 years but is short lived. It is suitable for coastal and inland regions and has been cultivated for centuries for its so-called, medicinal uses. ID 3156

Salvia (SAL-vee-a)  officinalis (oh-FEE-kee-NAH-lis)

Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee) 
(Labiatae)