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Spray Rose
Rosa multiflora hybrids
Spring
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Salvia splendens
Spiky flower clusters in vibrant colors. Long-blooming in gardens. Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies. Name means 'to save' or 'to heal' in Latin.
Summer, Fall
Temperate
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Stays fresh for 5 to 8 days
when properly cared for
Some varieties have a light, herbal, sage-like scent
Salvia is the largest genus in the mint family with over 1,000 species
The name comes from Latin "salvere" meaning to heal or save
Hummingbirds are especially attracted to red salvia varieties
Culinary sage (Salvia officinalis) is a relative used in cooking
Salvia splendens is native to Brazil, while other species span the Americas, Mediterranean, and Asia. Ancient Romans and Greeks used salvias medicinally, believing they promoted longevity and wisdom. The name "salvia" reflects their healing reputation throughout history.
