Herbs
Salvia officinalis 'Tricolor'
Tricolor culinary sage
A decorative kitchen sage with cream-edged gray-green leaves; young growth is flushed purple. Snip leaves and leafy stems as needed during active growth. Harvest after dew dries; dry or freeze suitable cuttings for later use.
At a glance
- Sun
- Full sun
- Mature size
- 20–40 in. tall × 20–40 in. wide
- Water
- Well-drained soil
- Hardiness
- USDA zones 6a–10b
- Bloom
- Light blue in early summer.
Sizes & prices
- 4.5"$6.99
Catalog updated September 8, 2026. This is not a live stock count; please call to confirm availability and price.
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Resistance & tolerances
- Drought
- Tolerant once established.
- Wet soil
- Protect from excess winter moisture.
Culinary uses
- Use
- A culinary sage for savory seasoning.
- Harvest
- Pick young leaves or shoots; fresh spring and summer growth has the best flavor.
Seasonal interest
- Foliage
- Evergreen in suitable conditions.
Growing & care
- Pruning
- Lightly prune in mid- to late spring; avoid bare old wood.
- Propagation
- Softwood cuttings in early summer.
Remove finished flower spikes to keep compact.
Sources & photo credits
University of Minnesota Extension
Image notes: Representative plant photograph; resized and compressed, not cropped. Not a photograph of current nursery stock.
Reviewed September 21, 2026. Growing conditions vary by location.