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Berggarten sage

herb variety in zone 5a

Berggarten sage in zone 5a

Berggarten · Salvia officinalis

Zone
5a -20°F to -15°F
Growing season
150 days
Days to harvest
75 to 90

The verdict

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About Berggarten

Classic sage flavor with rounded leaf shape; broader gray-green leaves than common sage. Same culinary use, more ornamental in beds. Slow to flower, longer leafy season.

Critical timing for zone 5a

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Common challenges in zone 5a

  • ▸ Fire blight in pears
  • ▸ Cedar-apple rust
  • ▸ Late spring frosts

Modified care for zone 5a

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Berggarten in adjacent zones

Other sage varieties for zone 5a

Frequently asked questions

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Will Berggarten sage grow in zone 5a?

Yes. Berggarten is recommended for USDA zones 4a through 8a, which includes zone 5a.

Image: "Salvia leucantha (Mexican Bush Sage)", by Netherzone, via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC-BY Source.

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