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Common Garden Sage sage

herb variety

Common Garden Sage

Sage · Salvia officinalis

USDA hardiness range

Zones
4a–8b
Days to harvest
75 to 90
Sun
Full
Water
Low
Lifespan
perennial

At a glance

Strong, slightly camphorous, classic Thanksgiving sage flavor; gray-green pebbled leaves. Stuffing, sausages, pork, brown butter. The cook's sage, productive perennial.

Growing Common Garden Sage

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Flavor, texture, and use

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Growing notes

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Common Garden Sage by zone

Zone-specific suitability, frost timing, and adjacent-zone notes.

Other sage varieties

2 sibling cultivars profiled on ZonePlant.

Frequently asked questions

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What zones does the Common Garden Sage sage grow in?

Common Garden Sage grows in USDA zones 4a through 8b.

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How does Common Garden Sage compare to other sage varieties?

Common Garden Sage is one of 3 sage varieties profiled on ZonePlant. See the full sage variety table for side-by-side comparison.

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

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