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Common Garden Sage sage

herb variety in zone 6a

Common Garden Sage sage in zone 6a

Common Garden Sage · Salvia officinalis

Zone
6a -10°F to -5°F
Growing season
180 days
Days to harvest
75 to 90

The verdict

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About Common Garden Sage

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

Critical timing for zone 6a

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Common challenges in zone 6a

  • ▸ Brown rot in stone fruit
  • ▸ Japanese beetles
  • ▸ Spring frost damage to peach buds

Modified care for zone 6a

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Common Garden Sage in adjacent zones

Other sage varieties for zone 6a

Frequently asked questions

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Will Common Garden Sage sage grow in zone 6a?

Yes. Common Garden Sage is recommended for USDA zones 4a through 8b, which includes zone 6a.

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

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