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sage
Salvia ssp. Although sages vary in height from a foot to five or six feet, even the smallest specimen adds dimension and texture to the herb garden, as well as color and mystery. While their landscape potential is important, it is in the kitchen that their culinary value is burnished. Nearly everyone knows the unexciting power of sage over poultry. Instead of the cliche, try sage to flavor cornbread, polenta, tomatoes, peas, liver, pork, rabbit--even eggs. And try a little minced pineapple sage in a salad or fruit cup. You will discover a new sage, one of the most versatile herbs in your garden, as well as the pantry. Sage is cultivated best on a site that has at least 4 hours of full, bright sun and boasts soil that is fertile, loose, and well-drained; a pH range of 4.9 to 8.2 is welcome. As spring beckons, remove the top half of each branch to encourage new growth from the base of the plant as well as from its branches. Lower leaves on sages, especially those closest to the ground and inside the plant, often die during summer. When dead leaves are noticed remove them at once. Plants may be trimmed to encourage open dense foliage to dry in air circulation. A sand mulch is also useful.

Sage.

Salvia officinalis 'Berggarten'. This pleasantly mounded, compact sage has unusual rounded leaves and is of high ornamental value with a superb fragrance. It was introduced to the U.S. by Allen Bush at his late, lamented Holbrook Farm in North Carolina. It came from the collection of the famous Royal Gardens of Herrenhausen, Hanover, Germany. It produces infrequent flowers. Expect growth to top at about 16 inches and up to 24 inches wide. Space on 20 to 24-inch centers. It is hardy well below 0°F.


Sage.

Salvia officinalis 'Tricolor'. This is another colorful variegated sage, unusual for its three colors-white, green, and purple all on the same leaf. It can be used in cooking, but it is essentially a decorative plant. Mature plants are about 18 inches high and 24 inches in diameter. Space on 24 to 30-inch centers. Hardy to about 10° F.


Sage, Blue-flowered Common.

Salvia officinalis. Sage is neither as common nor as simple as many of us thought. This is the well-known, blue-flowered garden sage, a centuries old stalwart of the herb garden. Gray-green pointed leaves have a wonderful aroma, perfect for cooking. Plants reach 30 to 36 inches high and 24 to 30 inches wide, and should be spaced on 24 to 36-inch centers. They are hardy to -20°F. Also available in a pink-flowered form.
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Sage, Dwarf.

Salvia officinalis 'Nana'. With a short, compact growth habit, this small-leaved sage is excellent where space is at a premium, either in the garden or in pots on a patio or balcony. Flavorful and is good in a wide range of recipes. Mature plants are about 12 inches high and 18 inches in diameter. Hardy to below 0°F when planted in the ground. Space on 15 to 20-inch centers.


Sage, Golden Pineapple.

Salvia elegans 'Golden Delicious'. Like 'Scarlett Pineapple', but with Golden yellow leaves. Dwarf, height to 24 inches.


Sage, Golden Variegated.

Salvia officinalis 'Icterina'. Frequently listed in books and catalogs as 'Aurea' which is another cultivar characterized by lime green leaves. 'Icterina' is dazzling shrublet with light green leaves marked with gold margins that rarely flowers. Serviceable in the kitchen. About 18 inches tall and 2 feet wide, this variety is not reliably winter hardy but will withstand temperatures down to 10°F. Space on 24-inch centers.


Sage, Honey Melon.

Salvia elegans 'Honey Melon'. Tender perennial. Rounder leaves, more refined aroma, not as pungent as pineapple sage. Bright red flowers appear just before the first killing frost.


Sage, Pineapple Scented.

Salvia elegans 'Scarlett Pineapple'. The light green leaves of this sage have a strong pineapple aroma, making it an intriguing novelty. The leaves are commonly used in salads and fruit cups, and a delightful flavored butter is made by mixing in minced foliage. Bright red flower spikes are the plant's contribution to fall color. Mature plants may grow 4 to 5 feet high and are 20 to 30 inches in diameter. It is hardy to about 20°F. Space on 30-inch centers.


Sage, Purple.

Salvia officinalis 'Purpurascens'. An abundance of striking purple foliage sets this sage apart, making it a must for the ornamental herb garden. While it is a heavy producer of foliage, it rarely flowers. It is serviceable in the kitchen and especially handy as a garnish. Hardy to somewhere between 10°F and 0°F, it grows 18 inches tall and about 2 feet in diameter.


Salvia farinacea

'Augusta Deulberg'. Description not available at this time


Salvia nemorosa

'Blue Hill'. Description not available at this time


Sage, Anise.

Salvia guarantica 'Black And Blue'. Perennial, hardy to about 20°F. AKA Hummingbird Sage. Violet-blue flowers erupt from dark calyces in late spring. Grows 2 to 3 feet tall in full sun or part shade. Drought tolerant. Ornamental.


Sage, Autumn.

Salvia greggii 'Furman's Red'. Description not available at this time


Sage, Autumn.

Salvia greggii 'Hotlips'. Description not available at this time


Sage, Gentian.

Salvia patens. This herbaceous perennial is hardy to about 15°F and requires some dappled shade. Large blue flowers produced during early summer for about a month are simply outstanding. Makes a wonderful companion for dark red roses.
Last Seed Source: www.ivygarth.com



  • Thomas DeBaggio
    (1942-2011)

We are no longer growing any plants. Listings are for information only. Last seed source listed after some of the plants is the company from which I last purchased the seeds. I make no guarantee that a variety is still available from that company or that there aren't other sources. Plants with no source either were not grown from seed (most likely) or the seed is not commercially available.