Salvia verticillata
Lilac Sage
Also known as: Covola verticillata (L.) Medik. +3 more
- Covola verticillata (L.) Medik.
- Hemisphace verticillata (L.) Opiz
- Horminum verticillatum (L.) Mill.
- Sphacopsis verticillata (L.) Briq.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Lamiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Salvia verticillata (commonly known as Lilac Sage) is a herbaceous perennial within the Lamiaceae family. It is found natively in Temperate Asia and Europe. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caucasus, Eastern Europe, Middle Asia, Middle Europe, Siberia, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Albania, Altay, Austria, Baltic States, Bulgaria, Central European Russia, Czechoslovakia, East European Russia, France, Greece, Hungary, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Kazakhstan, Kirgizistan, Krym, North Caucasus, North European Russia, Northwest European Russia, Poland, Romania, Sicilia, South European Russia, Transcaucasus, Turkey, Turkey-in-Europe, Ukraine, Yugoslavia
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Belgium, Connecticut, Delaware, Denmark, Germany, Great Britain, Illinois, Indiana, Krasnoyarsk, Massachusetts, Netherlands, New Jersey, New York, Norway, Ontario, Pennsylvania, Primorye, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Vermont, Virginia
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms