Peach Sage Plant

The peach sage (Salvia Greggii) plant is part of the Central American sage family. Unlike the Mediterranean sage commonly used in Italian, Greek and Spanish cooking, its bloom is used as an ornamental flower or to lightly infuse liquids with a slightly fruity flavor and aroma.

Other Family Members

• Pineapple sage (Salvia rutilan) and fruit sage (Salvia dorisiana) are part of the same family as peach sage. They are also prized for their flowers' beauty, light, fruit-like tastes and sweet smells.

Etymology

• The Genus Salvia is part of most sages grown throughout the world. It is derived from the Latin word salvere, which translates into English as the word save. The derivation is based on the healing powers attributed to Mediterranean sage in ancient times.

Fun Fact

• Another type of sage, Salvia divinorum, also comes from Central America but is a hallucinogen. Before the Spaniards took control in these countries, Salvia divinorum was cultivated by Central American Indians and incorporated into their religious rituals.