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Salvia officinalis 'Berggarten' (sage 'Berggarten')
Salvia officinalis 'Berggarten' (sage 'Berggarten')
Large-leaf sage for cooking, tea, and beautiful foliage.
📦 Shipping is charged at real carrier rates.We don’t mark up shipping—costs reflect distance from our nursery and careful plant packing.
🌱 6-plant minimum per order — mix & match any varieties
📦 Ships in a 2⅜” square x 3¾” deep band pot — well-rooted & ready to plant
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Berggarten sage is all about the leaves. Broad, round, and soft gray-green, they’re larger than most garden sages and packed with classic sage flavor. This variety is grown mainly for foliage—not flowers—which makes it especially good for steady, reliable leaf harvest.
It forms a compact, handsome shrub that looks just as good in the garden as it does in the kitchen. Even if you never cut a leaf, it still earns its space as a beautiful foliage plant. But once you do start harvesting, you’ll understand why cooks love it.
WHY GARDENERS LOVE IT
- Extra-large, flavorful leaves
- Excellent for cooking
- Compact, tidy growth
- Beautiful gray-green foliage
- Easy to harvest
- Low-maintenance once established
HOW IT GROWS
- Plant type: Evergreen to semi-deciduous shrub
- Sun: Full sun
- Soil: Well-drained soil
- Water: Low to moderate
- Hardiness: Zones 5–9
- Growth habit: Compact, bushy
Good drainage matters more than rich soil. Soggy soil shortens its life.
PLANTING TIPS
- Plant in full sun
- Choose soil that drains well
- Avoid heavy clay
- Don’t overwater
CARE MADE EASY
- Harvest often to keep plants compact
- Don’t cut woody stems in fall
- Light pruning in spring
- Replace plants every few years if they get woody
CULINARY USES
Berggarten’s big leaves make it easy to harvest and easy to cook with.
Great with:
- Roasted chicken and turkey
- Pork and sausages
- Potatoes and squash
- Butter sauces
- Stuffing and bread dishes
Use fresh leaves for the best flavor, or dry them for winter use.
MEDICINAL & TRADITIONAL USES
Sage has been used for centuries in European and Mediterranean cultures for:
- Sore throats and cough teas
- Digestive support
- Mouth and gum rinses
- Memory and mental clarity (traditionally believed)
Sage was considered a “healing herb” in monastery and cottage gardens.
SIZE & DETAILS
- Height × Width: ~2 ft. × 3 ft.
- Foliage: Broad, round, gray-green
- Flowers: Rare on this variety
- Flavor: Classic, strong sage
HOW TO KNOW IT’S RIGHT FOR YOU
Choose Berggarten sage if you:
- Love cooking with sage
- Want big leaves for easy harves
- Like foliage plants
- Garden in sunny, well-drained soil
POT SIZE: 2⅜” square x 3¾” deep band pot
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What to Expect With Your Plants
What size plants will I receive?
Most plants ship in 2 3/8” x 3 3/4” band pots—ideal for healthy root growth.
Top growth varies by variety and season, but every plant arrives well-rooted, actively growing, and ready to plant.
Grown naturally without artificial heat or lights, our plants are hardy, adaptable, and ready to thrive in real garden conditions.
When will my plants ship?
We schedule plant orders based on your area’s average last frost date and when each plant is truly ready to ship. You’ll receive an email with your estimated ship date once your order is scheduled.
Orders ship Monday–Wednesday via UPS or USPS (2–3 day service), so your plants arrive before the weekend and spend less time in transit. Shipping begins in spring—usually mid-April—when weather and plant health align, so your plants arrive strong, well-rooted, and ready to thrive.
Do you guarantee your plants?
We stand behind our plants and our packing process. While we can't control weather or how plants are cared for after arrival, we do guarantee that your plants will arrive healthy and in good condition. If there's an issue, just reach out and we're happy to help.
Are your plants inspected for plant health and disease?
Yes. Our nursery is inspected at least twice each year by the Oregon Department of Agriculture and meets state plant health and disease standards.
Why does shipping cost what it does for live plants?
Shipping live plants requires careful packaging, seasonal timing, and fast transit to ensure they arrive healthy.
Our shipping rates are calculated in real time based on box size, weight, and destination, and we always select the best available option for safe, timely delivery.
We never inflate shipping costs — you pay what it costs us to ship your order safely.
Have more questions?
We want you to feel good about your plant order. Find answers about shipping, sizing, care, and guarantees in our full FAQ.