Salvia verticillata aka Lilac Sage

Salvia verticillata, also known as lilac sage or whorled clary, is a herbaceous perennial that is native to a wide area ranging from central Europe to western Asia. It was first described by Carl Linnaeus in 1753. This plant has a leafy base of mid-green leaves covered with hairs, with leaf-covered stems that carry 3 feet (0.91 m) inflorescences. The tiny lavender flowers grow tightly packed in whorls, with tiny lime-green and purple calyces. The plant's specific epithet, verticillata, refers to the whorls that grow in verticils. A cultivar introduced in the 1990s, 'Purple Rain', is much more showy and long-blooming, growing about 2 feet (0.61 m) tall. Lilac Sage is a rare houseplant that is easy to grow and needs regular watering to thrive. It does best in long-lasting, direct light and should be less than 1 foot from a window. The plant likes soil that is well-draining, and it shouldn't need added fertilizers if you repot each time it doubles in size. Belonging to the Salvia genus, Lilac Sage is native to Western Asia and Europe. To maintain the plant, it is recommended to remove faded flower spikes. Overall, Salvia verticillata is a useful and beautiful plant that can make a great addition to any garden or indoor space.