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Description

Tricolor Sage (Salvia officinalis ‘Tricolor’) is the herb that earns a front-row spot in the garden on looks alone — and then earns its place in the kitchen too. The striking three-color foliage blends green, cream, and purple in a display that’s genuinely beautiful as a garden border, container planting, or mixed herb bed focal point. All of that ornamental presence comes with the full, classic sage flavor that defines poultry seasoning, stuffing, sautéed butter sauces, and countless savory applications. USDA-Certified Organic, perennial in Zones 6–9, and a reliable pollinator attractor through the blue-purple spring bloom season.

Stunning Three-Color Foliage — Green, Cream, and Purple

Tricolor Sage’s foliage is its most immediately compelling quality. The leaves carry all three colors simultaneously — rich green, soft cream, and purple — in a naturally variegated pattern that makes every plant look individually distinctive. That ornamental presence is exceptional in borders and container gardens where most culinary herbs are purely functional rather than beautiful. Growing a kitchen herb that also functions as a genuine landscape ornamental is one of the most satisfying garden combinations.

USDA-Certified Organic — Full Sage Flavor Ready to Use

Every Stark Bro’s Tricolor Sage arrives USDA-Certified Organic, potted in quality soil, and ready to plant. The leaves carry the characteristic warm, earthy, slightly peppery sage flavor that makes it indispensable for poultry seasoning, holiday stuffing, sautéed brown butter sauces, and savory breads. Fresh leaves are outstanding; dried leaves concentrate and preserve the flavor for year-round use.

Blue-Purple Spring Blooms — Pollinators and Beauty

In spring, Tricolor Sage produces delicate blue-purple flowers that add yet another layer of color to an already visually rich plant — and attract bees and butterflies that benefit the surrounding garden. The antimicrobial properties of sage also provide some natural protection to neighboring plants when grown in companion planting arrangements.

Why Growers Love Tricolor Sage
  • Stunning green, cream, and purple foliage — ornamental excellence in borders and containers
  • USDA-Certified Organic — arrives potted in quality soil, ready to plant
  • Full classic sage flavor — indispensable for poultry, stuffing, butter sauces, and more
  • Blue-purple spring blooms — pollinators and additional seasonal color
  • Natural antimicrobial properties — beneficial companion in the herb and vegetable garden
  • Perennial in Zones 6–9 — reliable year-round structure in warm-climate gardens

Survival Guaranteed!

Since 1816, Stark Bro’s has promised to provide customers with the very best fruit trees and plants. It’s just that simple. If your trees or plants do not survive, please let us know within one year of delivery. We will send you a free one-time replacement, with a nominal shipping fee of $9.99. If the item in question is not available, we can issue a one-time credit to your account equaling the original product purchase price or issue you a refund. Read more about our warranty policy.

Characteristics

Bloom Color Blue
Hardiness Zone Range 2 - 9, Outdoor Planting: 6 - 9
Pollination Not Required
Shade/Sun Partial Shade - Full Sun
Soil Composition Loamy
Soil Moisture Well Drained
Soil pH Level 6.0 - 7.0
Years to Bear 1

Size & Spacing

Mature Size

When your plant matures, it will be approximately 12 - 24" tall x 12 - 24" wide.

Recommended Spacing

We recommend spacing these plants 12 - 24" apart to ensure room for growth.

Zone Compatibility

This Variety's Zone Range 2 - 9 Outdoors: 6 - 9
My Hardiness Zone 6B
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The USDA hardiness zones offer a guide to varieties that will grow well in certain climates. Each zone corresponds to the minimum winter temperatures experienced in a given area. Make sure that your hardiness zone lies within the zone compatibility range of this variety before ordering.

Pollination

Pollination is not required for this variety.

This variety does not require pollination to produce a harvestable crop.

Tools & Supplies

Having the proper tools and supplies when growing your own can make the difference between a good harvest and a great harvest! Here's a list that our experts recommend for this variety.

Planting & Care

Learn all about how to grow herbs in The Growing Guide. An entire section of our website dedicated to your growing success.

Shipping Information

Estimated Delivery Date

The estimated delivery for 43215 is Week of 5/3.

Arrives when it's time to plant

Your success is our priority. We work hard to make sure that your order arrives at the ideal time for planting in your location based on your local climate conditions.

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