Salvia is a large genus of flowering plants in the mint family, Lamiaceae, comprising over 900 species. The genus is native to the Americas, Europe, and Asia, and includes many species that are cultivated as ornamental plants for their attractive flowers and foliage.

Salvia plants typically have tubular or bell-shaped flowers in shades of blue, purple, pink, red, or white. The flowers are produced in spikes or clusters and are often fragrant. The leaves of Salvia are usually simple, with a toothed margin, and have a green color, but some species have variegated or silver-colored leaves.