Not so easy to find the favorites for the local herb garden from among the more than 900 types of sage and even more varieties. The following overview would like to provide a decision-making aid with a selection of recommended breeds.

Robust and full of aroma - hardy sage species

The effort involved in caring for sage is reduced to a minimum if no special precautions have to be taken for overwintering. The following hardy species are therefore very popular in private herb gardens:

  • Common sage (Salvia officinalis): undisputed leader in the ranking of the best varieties, aromatic and completely hardy
  • Clary sage (Salvia sclarea): the large relative of common sage with a growth height of 110-150 cm
  • Yellow wood sage (Salvia glutinosa): a drought-tolerant species that also thrives in partial shade
  • Spanish sage (Salvia lavandulifolia): mild in taste, hardy and without poisonous thujone

At least one steppe sage (Salvia nemorosa) should be found in the natural garden. With its multifaceted varieties, this species is not only decorative, but also acts as a pasture for bees and butterflies.

Real sage impresses with these varieties

The many beneficial attributes of Common Sage motivated skilled breeders to create delightful strains. We present some particularly successful representatives here:

  • Curled sage 'Crispa': the pretty wavy, silvery leaves are a feast for the eyes and a fragrance experience at the same time
  • Yellow-colored sage 'Icterina': expressively variegated leaves, rich in intense flavor
  • White dwarf sage 'Nana Alba': the ideal variety for the tub and balcony box with a height of 20-40 cm
  • Purple sage: the purple-violet leaves and flowers invite you to dry them for decoration at home

Colorful spice sage 'Tricolor' is a feast for the senses. The leaves are mottled white, grey, and purple. In June and July, a lilac-blue flower joins them. As if that weren't enough, the leaves give off an intoxicating scent when touched lightly. Neither in the herb garden nor in the perennial bed can an observer escape this eye-catcher.

tips and tricks

If you are looking for suitable planting partners for sage, you will find what you are looking for at Heiligenkraut. The drought-tolerant perennial harmonises wonderfully with all sage varieties thanks to the grey-green foliage and yellow flowers. In addition, the white flowering lemon mountain herb with a growth height of 20 centimeters is suitable as a decorative underplanting.

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