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 | |
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 | |
Jerusalem Sage | Not a true sage, this ornamental plant (Phlomis fruticosa) has woolly, gray-green leaves and yellow flowers, and is used primarily in landscaping. | 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 | |
Texas Sage | A drought-resistant shrub (Leucophyllum frutescens) with silvery leaves and purple flowers. Used in xeriscaping and is more ornamental than culinary. | 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 | |
White Sage | A sacred variety (Salvia apiana) often used in smudging and ceremonial practices by Native American cultures. It has a strong aroma and is rarely used in cooking. | Sandy Soil | < 5.0 | Very Low (< 1%) | 4A | Very Low | 1 - 3 |