Salvia ringens (Rumanian Sage)

Salvia ringens – The Showy Rumanian Sage

Salvia ringens (syn. Salvia radozitskii) is a striking perennial native to Romania and the Balkans, commonly called Rumanian sage. It forms a basal rosette of large, wrinkled, aromatic leaves, from which rise tall, candelabra-branched spikes of large, two-lipped violet-blue flowers with a prominent white lower lip. Its bold foliage and architectural inflorescence make it a magnificent specimen for the sunny, well-drained border.

Taxonomy & Classification

Growing Tips

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