What zones does the Purple sage grow in?

Purple grows in USDA zones 5a through 8b.

How does Purple compare to other sage varieties?

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

herb variety

Sage · Salvia officinalis

USDA hardiness range

1471013

At a glance

Mild sage flavor; deep purple-tinged foliage. Culinary and ornamental, especially striking in mixed beds. Slightly less hardy than green types.

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

2 sibling cultivars profiled on ZonePlant.

What zones does the Purple sage grow in?: Purple grows in USDA zones 5a through 8b.
How does Purple compare to other sage varieties?: Purple 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.