Sage 'Berggarten'

garden sage

  • Large leaves
  • Strongly aromatic
  • Violet-blue flowers in summer
  • Silvery gray-blue leaves
  • Syn. Salvia officinalis

  • Included in Recipe(s):
  • Category: Herbs
  • Hardiness Zone: 5-8
  • Height: 1-2 ft
  • Spread: 1-2 ft
  • Foliage Color: Blue Shades

This strongly aromatic sage features broad, silvery blue-gray leaves that add beautiful texture and color to the garden. New growth emerges bright green before developing a soft, downy gray appearance as the leaves mature. When grown in full sun, the foliage takes on an attractive purplish cast. This sage rarely blooms, helping extend the life of this short-lived perennial. Great for cooking or making tea!

Foliage Color
• Blue
• Gray
• Silver
Maintenance and Care
• Drought Tolerant
• Low Maintenance
• Mass Planting
Critter Resistance
• Deer Resistant
• Rabbit Resistant
Programs
• Sara's Superb Herbs
Season of Interest (Foliage)
• Summer
• Fall
Exposure
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun
Soil Moisture
• Average Water
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Sage 'Berggarten'

Thrives in full sun, on average, in dry to medium well-drained soil. Trim often by taking three or four inches of new growth.