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Sage Varietals


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)
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