Sage

This species of sage originates from the steppe regions of Central and Eastern Europe. It forms profusely flowering small clumps with straight, upright stems. In flower beds, it looks best in groups. It is traditionally planted as a companion to roses due to the matching flowering time. However, it looks equally good in mixed drought-tolerant steppe plantings with grasses. It is an excellent food source for bees. Lasts 7 days in a vase. Amethyst is an elegant variety with long stems and a pink flower color that is unusual for sages.

This species of sage originates from the steppe regions of Central and Eastern Europe. It forms abundantly flowering small clumps with straight upright stems. In beds, it looks best in groups. Traditionally, it is planted as a companion to roses due to the matching flowering time. However, it will look equally good in mixed drought-loving steppe plantings with grasses. It is an excellent food source for bees. It lasts 7 days in a vase. The cultivar Ostfriesland blooms with a strikingly dark violet-blue color.

This species of sage originates from the steppe regions of Central and Eastern Europe. It forms abundantly flowering small clumps with straight upright stems. In beds, it looks best in groups. Traditionally, it is planted as a companion to roses due to the matching flowering time. However, it will look equally good in mixed drought-loving steppe plantings with grasses. It is an excellent food source for bees. It lasts 7 days in a vase. Schneehügel blooms white.

Woodland sage 'Mainacht' is an aromatic perennial originating from the sunny steppes and dry meadows of Central and Eastern Europe. It is a very resilient and undemanding plant that thrives best here in full sun in well-drained and poorer soil. From the supplied grown seedling, a sturdy clump reaching a height of about half a meter will quickly grow. In flower beds, it stands out best when planted in larger groups, for example as a traditional companion to roses or in mixed drought-tolerant plantings with ornamental grasses. The 'Mainacht' cultivar is popular for its striking dark violet-blue flowers, which appear as early as May and June. If you cut it back after the first bloom, it will willingly bloom again at the end of August. During flowering, the sage is literally a magnet for bees and butterflies. It is an ideal choice for beginners, needs no support, and does not suffer from diseases. It is perfectly suited for cutting into fresh bouquets, where its stems stay fresh for approximately seven days. A surprising bonus is that the fragrant flowers are edible.

This species of sage originates from the steppe regions of Central and Eastern Europe. It forms profusely flowering small clumps with straight, upright stems. In flower beds, it looks best in groups. It is traditionally planted as a companion to roses due to the matching flowering time. However, it looks equally good in mixed drought-tolerant steppe plantings with grasses. It is an excellent food source for bees. Lasts 7 days in a vase. Adrian is a white-flowering cultivar.

This species of Salvia originally comes from the steppe regions of Central and Eastern Europe. It forms richly flowering small clumps with straight upright stems. In beds, it looks best in groups. Traditionally, it is planted as a companion to roses due to the same flowering time. However, it will look equally good in mixed drought-loving steppe plantings with grasses. It lasts 7 days in a vase. 'Blauhügel' blooms blue.

Meadow Sage occurs in our country primarily in warmer regions, especially in southern Moravia and northern and central Bohemia. It grows on sunny meadows, slopes, and along roadsides. The fragrant leaves form a basal rosette, from which several sparsely leafy, branched stems grow. The inflorescences consist of striking lipped flowers, which are a huge attraction for bees and bumblebees. Swan Lake blooms white.

This species of sage originates from the steppe regions of Central and Eastern Europe. It forms profusely flowering small clumps with straight, upright stems. In flower beds, it looks best in groups. Traditionally, it is planted as a companion to roses due to the matching flowering time. However, it will look equally good in mixed drought-loving steppe plantings with grasses. It is excellent pasture for bees. It lasts 7 days in a vase. 'Schwellenburg' is a very special variety with a richly branched inflorescence. The little flowers have purple bracts and a wine-colored calyx.

Salvia verticillata, also known as whorled sage, looks interesting due to its bright purple flower color. The flowers are arranged on the stem in whorls, protruding from the green foliage, and appear as delicate colorful sprays in plantings. Purple Rain has a color even slightly more saturated than the basic species.

*Salvia greggii*, often called autumn sage, is, in the case of the 'Dancing Dolls' cultivar, a tireless bloomer that will adorn your garden containers with flowers from late spring until freezing. Its homeland is the semi-desert regions of North America, so it loves sun, heat, and a drier, well-drained substrate. It grows as a low, densely branched subshrub that is easy to shape and maintain. Although cultivation is undemanding and suitable even for beginners, it is necessary to keep its limited frost hardiness in mind. In Czech conditions, this sage is best used as a dominant feature in pots on terraces, which you can easily move to a frost-free space for the winter, or it can be planted in very sheltered, sunny flower beds with high-quality drainage and a winter cover. The 'Dancing Dolls' variety brings playfulness and softness to plantings thanks to the unique coloration of its flowers, which alternate tones of pastel pink with creamy white. The tiny lipped flowers grow in abundance at the ends of upright stems and create a very airy impression. In addition to its aesthetic value, this plant is also useful – its strongly aromatic leaves and sweet flowers are edible and can be used in the kitchen as an original garnish for dishes. At the same time, it is a valuable honey-bearing plant that will reliably attract beneficial insects to your garden. The plant does not suffer from diseases or pests, so you can enjoy its beauty without the need for complex protection.

Meadow Sage occurs in our country primarily in warmer regions, especially in southern Moravia and northern and central Bohemia. It grows on sunny meadows, slopes, and along roadsides. The fragrant leaves form a basal rosette, from which several sparsely leafy, branched stems grow. The inflorescences consist of striking lipped flowers, which are a huge attraction for bees and bumblebees. Sky Dance has light blue flowers.

Sage 'Nachtvlinder' is a true jewel among portable container plants, which will win you over with its unusual color and endurance. The original species *Salvia greggii* comes from the sunny and dry semi-desert regions of Texas and Mexico, where it grows on rocky and poor soils. Thanks to this, it is very undemanding regarding watering here as well and loves full sun. In our conditions, we most often grow it as a portable plant in pots on terraces or balconies, because its frost resistance reaches only -12 °C. For the winter, we therefore recommend hiding it in a frost-free bright place, or carefully covering it in the warmest regions of the country. The 'Nachtvlinder' variety, whose name translates as night moth, will enchant you with velvety flowers in a deep shade of plum purple. Its huge advantage is the incredibly long flowering period, which starts in May and often ends only with the arrival of stronger frosts in November. The entire plant is strongly aromatic and releases a pleasant spicy scent when touched. Furthermore, the flowers are edible and sweet, so they are perfectly suited as an unconventional garnish for summer salads or desserts. It will also attract a large number of bees and other beneficial insects to your garden.

Sage 'Blue Note' is a truly tireless bloomer among flowering plants, which will delight you with its flowers from May until the first frosts in November. The original species of this sage come from the dry and sunny regions of Texas and Mexico, making it a lover of sun and heat. In our conditions, it is best utilized as a portable plant in containers on terraces and balconies, where its compact growth and flood of tiny blue-purple flowers will stand out. Although it can withstand temperatures dropping to -12 °C, in colder areas we recommend wintering it in a protected frost-free place, or providing careful winter covering if you plant it in the ground in a sheltered spot. The leaves have a pleasant spicy scent, and the entire plant acts as a magnet for bees and other pollinators. 'Blue Note' is valued primarily for its unique flower shade, which hovers on the border between dark blue and purple. Growing it is easy even for beginners; it just needs well-drained soil, a sunny location, and occasional watering. Thanks to its edible flowers, you can also colorfully enliven summer salads or desserts.

An ideal choice for brightening up a sunny terrace or balcony, where it will bring you joy with an untiring flood of flowers from late spring to November. The 'Cherry Lips' Sage forms compact, partially woody bushes that are literally dotted with bi-colored flowers in a playful combination of cherry red and white. Because the original botanical species Salvia greggii comes from semi-desert and steppe regions, this cultivar also requires full sun and excellently drained, sandy soil, where it is not at risk of waterlogging. Due to its lower frost resistance, we recommend growing it primarily in a pot and moving it to a cool, bright, frost-free room for the winter. If you decide to plant it in the open ground, choose the south-facing side by the house wall and carefully cover the plant with conifer branches for the winter. In addition to the visual experience, this sage also offers an olfactory and gustatory one. The leaves have a specific fruity-spicy aroma, and you can boldly use the sweet flowers in the kitchen as an edible decoration for dishes.

The 'Amethyst Lips' Sage is a true perennial that adorns the garden or terrace for an incredibly long time, from May until the first frosts. The original species Salvia greggii originates from the semi-desert regions of Texas and Mexico, which endows it with a love for the sun and good drought tolerance. This cultivar will enchant you with its bi-colored flowers that combine dark purple and pure white. Interestingly, the color ratio can change depending on the air temperature and day length, so in the hot summer, the flowers can be almost entirely purple, while white increases as it cools down. The aromatic leaves smell of blackcurrant when rubbed, which also makes it a great sensory experience. In our conditions, it is primarily grown as a portable plant in containers, as its frost resistance only reaches down to -12 °C. It is an ideal choice for sunny terraces and balconies, where it will form a rich, compact bush in a pot, growing to a height of about half a meter. The flowers are a magnet for bees and bumblebees, they are edible, and thanks to their sturdy stems, they are also suitable for cutting into smaller bouquets.

The 'Joy' Sage brings to plantings exactly what its name suggests – the joy of untiring blooming that lasts from late spring to autumn. This subshrub species differs from classic herbaceous sages by its woody base and requires specific conditions mimicking its homeland in the southwestern part of North America. Excellent drainage is crucial for successful cultivation, as the plant cannot tolerate winter waterlogging, and therefore it thrives in gravel beds or in containers with good water drainage. The 'Joy' variety will enchant you with its delicate shade of light pink flowers, which look very tender and airy. The leaves are tiny, stiff, and emit an intense fragrance when rubbed, making any sitting area nearby more pleasant. The plant grows to a height of around 40 to 60 centimeters and forms compact bushes, which should be pruned in the spring to maintain a dense shape. Although it is not intended for cutting into a vase, its value lies in its long-lasting visual effect and ability to attract beneficial insects to the garden.

Salvia Hot Trumpets is a beautiful cultivar of a short-lived, originally wild perennial native to Mexico and Texas. At first glance, it impresses with radiant crimson-red flowers. Also noteworthy are the dark green leaves with purple veins, which, like the whole plant, are fragrant. As an attractive curiosity, it is suitable for growing in containers and beds on sunny terraces in a community of drought-loving perennials and grasses.

The 'Gletsjer' Sage is a charming, pure white blooming variety of baby sage, which originally comes from the mountainous regions of Mexico and the southern United States. Thanks to its origin, it loves the sun and well-drained soil, but in our conditions, it requires a little more care during the winter. Although it can withstand frost down to -12 °C, we recommend growing it primarily as a portable plant in containers that you can hide in a frost-free room for the winter, or plant it in a very protected, warm location with quality winter covering. The reward for this care will be an incredibly long flowering period, which starts in May and often ends only with the arrival of the first stronger frosts in November. This compact plant grows to a height of about half a meter and forms dense bushes with tiny, deep green leaves. These are strongly aromatic and release a pleasant fragrance when rubbed. The flowers attract a large number of bees and other beneficial insects, bringing every corner of the terrace or balcony to life. Because it is a sage, its flowers and leaves are edible and will serve perfectly as an unconventional garnish for summer salads or desserts. The 'Gletsjer' cultivar stands out with its elegance and the purity of its white color, which literally glows even at dusk.