Sage
Curated varieties from our 35-year propagation archive on Lake Erie.
Sage (salvia) elegans 'Pineapple Sage'
Hardy only to zone 8, this sage is worth bringing indoors for its truly pineapple-like scent when the leaves are brushed. Lovely red flowers. 3 ft. tall.
Sage (salvia) 'Golden Fruit'
A favorite, the sweet fruity scent of this sage is very strong and one the most aromatic. It is more of a tender perennial, not handling the cold too well, it is hardy to zone 9.
Sage (salvia) officinalis
Garden sage used in many culinary traditions, fragrant, hardy, easy to grow. 3 ft. tall, zone 5.
Sage (salvia) officinalis cv. 'Berggarten'
Uses the same as garden sage, but a much prettier plant. More compact with rounder leaves. 2 ft. tall, zone 5.
Sage (salvia) officinalis cv. 'Golden'
Golden with green markings, this sage has a fine sage flavor and pretty leaves. 3 ft. tall, zone 5.
Sage (salvia) officinalis cv. 'Purple'
Charming purple leaves with full sage flavor. Used in mixed containers for ornamental effect. 2 ft. tall, zone 5.
Sage (salvia) officinalis cv. 'Tricolor'
Pink, green, and white leaves on a compact plant with full sage taste. Used as ornamental as well as culinary herb. 2 ft. tall, zone 5.