Sage breeds & varieties
20 named types — desirability tiers S (best) through F.
ACommon Sage
Origin: IT, GB
Culinary DefaultExcellent DriedGrey GreenResinous
ABerggarten
Origin: DE, US
CompactDenseDense GrowthHigh Quality
ASalvia officinalis
Origin: FR
Classic SageCulinary SpeciesEuropean KitchenResinous Oils
ABroadleaf Sage
CulinaryEasy PrepFull FlavourLarge Leaf
AExtrakta
Origin: DE
Culinary PotentHigh OilIntenseIntense Aroma
AGreek Sage
Origin: GR
AromaticCamphor HoneyGreek MountainMediterranean
ASalvia fruticosa
Origin: GR
Eastern MediterraneanGreek Sage SpeciesHigh OilPotent
BPineapple Sage
Origin: MX
Bright GreenFruit FriendlyFruityPineapple Scent
BSalvia elegans
Origin: MX
Culinary SpecialtyFruityPineapple Sage SpeciesSpecies True
BPurpurascens
CulinaryCulinary TrueDecorativeMilder Young Leaf
BPurple Sage
Colour AccentCulinaryDecorativePurple
BNectar
ClassicCulinary GreyGood DryingHigh Yield
BGrower's Friend
ClassicClassic FlavourCommercial CulinaryField Hardy
CTricolor Sage
ColourfulDecorativeGarnishMilder Use
CIcterina
DecorativeGold EdgeGolden EdgeMild Culinary
CGolden Sage
DecorativeGold FoliageGoldenLight Use
CClary Sage
Origin: DE, FR
BalsamicBalsamic LeafDistinctFragrance First
CSalvia sclarea
Origin: FR
BiennialClary SpeciesFragranceNon-Culinary Default
CWhite Sage
Origin: US
California NativeCeremonial CulturalCultural SignificanceIntense
CSalvia apiana
Origin: US
Cultural PlantHigh IntensityIntenseLimited Culinary