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Sage - Golden
Salvia Officinalis
24 - 36" (61 - 91 cm)
18 - 24" (46 - 61 cm)
5-8
Tender Perennial
Sun To Partial Shade
Allow Soil To Dry Between Waterings
Light, Well Drained Soil
Golden Sage is a vibrant and visually striking cultivar of the traditional culinary herb sage. This aromatic perennial herb is renowned for its distinctive golden-yellow variegated foliage, which adds a unique ornamental touch to herb gardens and landscapes.
The golden sage plant features slender, oval-shaped leaves with a remarkable blend of green and yellow hues. Its variegated foliage provides a bright and cheerful appearance, making it an eye-catching addition to garden beds, borders, or containers. Like common sage, it emits a classic sage fragrance when the leaves are gently brushed or crushed.
In addition to its decorative appeal, golden sage retains the culinary and medicinal properties of regular sage. Its leaves possess a flavor profile similar to common sage, offering a savory, slightly peppery taste with earthy undertones. The leaves are popularly used as a culinary herb, enhancing the flavors of various dishes, including meats, poultry, stuffing, soups, and stews. Furthermore, sage is esteemed for its potential health benefits and historical use in natural remedies.