Lavender is not sage. Although the appearance is somewhat similar, the color is also purple, but if you look closely, you can still find the difference between the two plants

Two, the difference between the two

1. Different families: lavender for the Labiatae lavender perennial shrubs, sage for the Labiatae sage Kib. From the classification, although the same family, but belongs to different genera. 2. different shapes: the two leaves and flowers are different. Lavender leaves alternate, linear, looks thin and long. Sage leaves are triangular or oval, uneven at the top. The former blooms with green stalks and round petals in rich colors such as blue, purple and pink. The latter's petals are smaller and only purple in color.3. Different smells: Lavender and sage smell significantly different. Lavender is fragrant, but not strong, smell very comfortable. Sage's aroma is a little strong, smell more pungent, smell for a long time will be uncomfortable. 4. distribution is different: lavender is native to the Mediterranean coast, in many parts of Europe are distributed. In the country are basically cultivated. Sage generally grows at an altitude of 220-1100 meters, mostly found on mountain slopes and roadsides, widely distributed in the south of China.