1. Different families and genera: Lavender is a perennial shrub of Lavandula of Labiatae, while Salvia is an annual herb of Salvia of Labiatae.From the taxonomic point of view, although the two families, but different genera.
2, the shape is different: the leaves and flowers of the two have certain differences.The leaves of lavender are alternate, linear in shape, and look thin and long.The leaves of sage are triangular or oval, and the top is uneven.After flowering, the former has green pedicels, round petals and rich colors, such as blue, purple and pink.The latter has smaller petals and only purple color.
3. Different smell: The smell of lavender and sage is obviously different.Although the smell of lavender is fragrant, it is not strong and smells very comfortable.The aroma of sage is a little strong, it smells very pungent, and it will be uncomfortable for a long time.
4, different distribution: lavender grassland produced in the Mediterranean coast, in many parts of Europe are distributed, China is basically the introduction of cultivation.Salvia generally grows at 220-1100 meters above sea level, mostly on hillsides and roadsides, and is widely distributed in southern China.