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Grown at Hutchinson Farm since about 1980. Available May 2018, in 4½" pots, mixed herb planters and baskets.

• Description
  Salvia officinalis
  Winter Hardiness: common green leaf sage is very hardy. Exotic leaf varieties may not survive.
  Light Requirements: Sun, part sun
  Height: 18 - 24"
  Habit: Upright bush
  Where to plant: Sage grows well planted in the ground, too big for most containers, avoid damp shady locations
  
  
• In the Garden
  Common sage, or garden sage, is a small shrub with greyish green leaves, and spires of lavender coloured flowers. Sage will thrive with little attention from the gardener.
  Prune back in the spring to promote new growth and maintain a nice compact shape.
  
  
• In the Kitchen
  This common herb is classically used in poultry stuffing, but has many other uses beyond the Thanksgiving turkey.
  Harvest: Young fresh leaves may be harvested most of the year.
  Preserve: dry.
  
  
• Garden Sage
  The standard sage for your garden, vigorous, hardy, flavourful.
  
  
• Berggarten Sage
  This cultivar feature huge full flavoured leaves, and flowers rarely
  
  The following are not available every year:
  
  
• Golden Sage Available 2018
  This cultivar has is just like regular sage, except for a distinct yellow edge to its leaves. Identical to garden sage in flavour, aroma, and habit.
  
  
• Purple Sage Not Available 2018
  This cultivar has beautiful purple leaves, identical to garden sage in flavour, aroma, and habit. Our most compact sage. 12 - 16" tall.
  
  
• Tricolor Sage Not Available 2018
  Distinctive leaves with patches of green, purple, and white, add visual interest to your herb garden. Identical to garden sage in flavour, aroma, and habit. Slightly smaller than garden sage.