Below is a list of all known varietals for Sage. Click on a varietal name to view more detailed information.
Varietal Name | Description | Soil Texture | pH Range | Organic Matter | Salinity Level | Hardiness Zone | Humidity | Water (in/wk) |
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Azure Sage | A tall-growing, ornamental variety with vibrant blue flowers, primarily used in landscaping but sometimes used in teas and herbal remedies. | Sandy Soil | < 5.0 | Very Low (< 1%) | 4A | Very Low | 1 - 3 | |
Berggarten Sage | A compact, broad-leaf variety with a more intense flavor than common sage, often used in cooking and for decorative purposes in herb gardens. | Sandy Soil | < 5.0 | Very Low (< 1%) | 4A | Very Low | 1 - 3 | |
Clary Sage | A biennial herb (Salvia sclarea) with large, hairy leaves and a sweet, musky aroma. Used in essential oils and perfumes rather than for cooking. | Sandy Soil | < 5.0 | Very Low (< 1%) | 4A | Very Low | 1 - 3 | |
Common Sage | The most widely used variety of sage, known for its earthy flavor and velvety gray-green leaves, often used in cooking and medicinal applications. | Sandy Soil | < 5.0 | Very Low (< 1%) | 4A | Very Low | 1 - 3 | |
Dwarf Sage | A compact variety of sage that grows smaller than common sage, with similar uses in cooking and for ornamental planting. | Sandy Soil | < 5.0 | Very Low (< 1%) | 4A | Very Low | 1 - 3 | |
Forest Fire | Texas Sage, or Salvia coccinea 'Forest Fire' is an evergreen shrub native to Texas, Louisiana, and Mexico. It is a striking addition to the garden with its bright, orange-red flower spikes and the contrasting deep green foliage. Growing to a height of 3–4 feet, the flowers attract a variety of pollinators such as bees and hummingbirds amoung others. Texas Sage is best suited for dry, hot locations, where its deep roots can access the stored moisture in the soil. Due to its hardiness and drought- | Sandy Soil | < 5.0 | Very Low (< 1%) | 4A | Very Low | 1 - 3 | |
Golden Sage | A beautiful variegated variety with green and gold leaves, offering a milder flavor, often grown for both its visual appeal and culinary uses. | Sandy Soil | < 5.0 | Very Low (< 1%) | 4A | Very Low | 1 - 3 | |
Greek Sage | A hardy, drought-tolerant variety with a slightly more intense flavor than common sage, used in Mediterranean cooking and herbal teas. | Sandy Soil | < 5.0 | Very Low (< 1%) | 4A | Very Low | 1 - 3 | |
Hungarian Sage | A cold-hardy variety of sage with a strong flavor, commonly used in European cooking, especially in Hungarian dishes. | Sandy Soil | < 5.0 | Very Low (< 1%) | 4A | Very Low | 1 - 3 | |
Mexican Bush Sage | An ornamental sage with long spikes of velvety purple flowers, grown more for its beauty than culinary use, though it has a mild flavor. | Sandy Soil | < 5.0 | Very Low (< 1%) | 4A | Very Low | 1 - 3 | |
Pineapple Sage | A fruity, fragrant variety known for its sweet pineapple scent, often used in desserts, teas, and potpourri, as well as for its bright red flowers that attract hummingbirds. | Sandy Soil | < 5.0 | Very Low (< 1%) | 4A | Very Low | 1 - 3 | |
Purple Sage | A striking variety with deep purple leaves, similar in flavor to common sage but with a slightly milder taste, often used for ornamental purposes as well as culinary uses. | Sandy Soil | < 5.0 | Very Low (< 1%) | 4A | Very Low | 1 - 3 | |
Tricolor Sage | An ornamental variety with green, white, and purple variegated leaves, it has a milder flavor and is often used in cooking and as an attractive garden plant. | Sandy Soil | < 5.0 | Very Low (< 1%) | 4A | Very Low | 1 - 3 |