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Golden Variegated Sage

Gardening Guide: The Ultimate Sage Guide: All You Need to Know About Growing, Harvesting, Cooking, and Healing with Aromatic Sage

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Golden Variegated Sage

In this Plant Profile, get specific details, including the characteristics and best uses of Golden Variegated Sage, one of our Plant Profiles featured in our Sage Collection.

By Bill Dugan, Editor and Publisher

Golden variegated sage

Golden sage (salvia officinalis aurea icterina) does double duty as a culinary and ornamental sage. Its creamy yellow and deep green variegated leaves will bring beauty to your garden and flavor to your cooking and beverages. Like all salvias, golden variegated sage loves sun, but in this plant, the more sun it gets, the deeper and more distinct the variegation in its leaves. Golden sage grows smaller than many other sage plants, so it’s perfect for a smaller space or in a pot. The taste of golden sage is somewhat milder than common sage, making it a perfect pairing with beverages.

Sun Exposure

  • Full sun

Soil pH

  • 6.0 to 7.0

Hardiness Zones

  • 6 to 9

Spacing

  • Grows 1 to 3 feet in height
  • Spread of 1 to 3 feet

Moisture

  • Moist but well-drained soil

Notes

  • Deep green and creamy yellow, leathered leaves
  • Attracts bees and butterflies
  • Deer resistant
  • Drought and frost tolerant
  • Great for cooking and beverages

Have you ever tried growing golden variegated sage? Were there any challenges you faced? Please tell us your best tips for growing golden variegated sage.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

  • Curator’s Corner
  • Introduction
  • Feature Articles

  • Types of Sage Plants
  • Growing Sage from Seeds, Cuttings, or Seedlings
  • Growing Sage in Open Land, in Containers, or in Raised Beds
  • Starting with the Right Soil for Your Sage Plants
  • The Right Sunlight for Your Sage
  • Should You Fertilize Your Sage Plants?
  • How—and When—to Water Your Sage Plants
  • Harvesting and Pruning Your Sage
  • Storing and Preserving Your Sage
  • How to Spot, Treat, and Prevent Sage Diseases
  • What to Do About Pests that Can Harm Your Sage Plants
  • The Right Way to Weed Your Sage Garden
  • Root Rot: How to Identify, Treat, and Prevent Root Rot in Sage Plants
  • Essential Tools and Equipment for Growing and Enjoying Sage
  • Plant Profiles

  • Scarlet Sage
  • Mealycup Sage
  • Golden Variegated Sage
  • Cleveland Sage
  • Pineapple Sage
  • Common Sage
  • Recipes

  • Sage-Lemon Tea
  • Lemon Sage Pasta Salad
  • Classic Turkey Sage Dressing
  • Pumpkin Sage Soup
  • Chicken Breasts with Fresh Sage
  • Butternut Squash, Sage, and Goat Cheese Lasagna
  • Roasted Vegetables with Sage and Pecans
  • Additional Articles

  • Nutrition Facts about Sage
  • Home Remedies & Health Benefits of Sage
  • Resources about Sage
  • Sage Glossary
  • Related Articles

  • Preserving Sage: 6 Different Methods and Uses
  • 10 Things You Didn’t Know About Growing Sage at Home
  • The Ultimate Sage Guide—All You Need to Know About Growing, Harvesting, Cooking, and Healing with Aromatic Sage

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