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Salvia staminea (Iranian Sage)

Salvia staminea – The Delicate Iranian Sage

Salvia staminea (syn. Salvia armeniaca, S. calvertii, S. kudjurica, S. transcaucasica) is a charming perennial native to the Caucasus, Iran, and Turkey, known as Iranian sage. It forms a low mound of finely divided, aromatic foliage, topped in early summer with airy spikes of pale lilac to white flowers with prominent, protruding stamens (hence the name staminea). Its delicate texture and long bloom make it a lovely addition to rock gardens and dry borders.

Taxonomy & Classification

Family:	Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus:	Salvia (SAL-vee-uh)
Species:	staminea (stam-IN-ee-uh)
Synonym:	Salvia armeniaca
Synonym:	Salvia calvertii
Synonym:	Salvia kudjurica
Synonym:	Salvia transcaucasica

Growing Tips

Full sun, sharp drainage. Drought-tolerant. Hardy in USDA zones 5-9.

Salvias: Salvia elegans: Pineapple Sage with Fragrant Foliage and Red Flowers; Salvia officinalis: Common Sage, the Culinary Herb; Salvia argentea: Silver Sage with Dramatic Foliage; Salvia mexicana: Mexican Sage with Blue Flowers and Green Calyces; Salvia farinacea: Mealy Cup Sage, the Species with Blue Spikes; Salvia sclarea: Clary Sage with Large Bracts and Aromatic Foliage; Salvia viridis: Clary Sage with Colorful Bracts (Painted Sage); Beach Sage (Salvia africana-lutea); Salvia nutans (Nodding Sage); Salvia mexicana: The Towering Mexican Sage

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