[dropcap]P[/dropcap]lants from the salvia genus (known also as sages) have become very popular in the last few years due to their extreme heat and drought tolerance.

Although there are other plants commonly referred to as sage (i.e. Russian and Jerusalem sage), the salvia genus contains the true sages. The most well-known is probably Salvia greggii (aka autumn sage). Culinary garden sage is also a salvia that’s just as hardy as its ornamental counterparts.    

Alongside these more common s...