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Common Garden Sage sage

herb variety in zone 8a

Common Garden Sage sage in zone 8a

Common Garden Sage · Salvia officinalis

Zone
8a 10°F to 15°F
Growing season
240 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 8a

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Common challenges in zone 8a

  • ▸ Insufficient chill hours for some apple varieties
  • ▸ Pierce's disease in grapes
  • ▸ Heat stress on cool-season crops

Modified care for zone 8a

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Common Garden Sage in adjacent zones

Other sage varieties for zone 8a

Frequently asked questions

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Will Common Garden Sage sage grow in zone 8a?

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

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

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