Wild Sage (Salvia hians)

Overview

Salvia hians, known simply as Wild Sage, is a distinctive perennial from the Himalayas. It features large, basal leaves with a wrinkled texture and tall, branching stems bearing whorls of dusky purple to violet flowers with a prominently gaping (hians) corolla throat. Blooms in early to midsummer.

Taxonomy

• Family: Lamiaceae
• Genus: Salvia
• Species: hians
• Synonym: Salvia himalaica

Cultivation

Prefers cool, moist conditions in partial shade with rich, well-drained soil. Grows 2–3 feet tall. Suitable for woodland gardens, shaded borders, and cool-climate rock gardens. Mulch to keep roots cool.