Golden Sage (Salvia officinalis 'Icterina') is a stunning ornamental herb that combines brilliant chartreuse-yellow and green variegated foliage with the classic peppery-savory flavor of culinary sage. This compact, shrubby variety brings eye-catching color contrast to herb gardens and containers while delivering the traditional sage taste essential for stuffings, sausages, and savory dishes. Perfect for smaller gardens where space is limited, Golden Sage offers both culinary excellence and year-round visual interest.
Key Features
Brilliant variegated foliage – Chartreuse-yellow and green leaves create stunning color contrast in the garden
Classic sage flavor – Peppery-savory taste perfect for stuffings, sausages, soups, and cheese recipes
Compact, shrubby growth – Ideal for smaller gardens, containers, and tight spaces
Ornamental and edible – Young leaves add both color and flavor to salads and omelets
Evergreen in mild climates – Maintains colorful foliage year-round in zones 7-10
Drought tolerant – Once established, thrives with minimal water in well-drained soil
Culinary & Landscape Uses
Golden Sage is excellent in traditional sage applications—stuffings, sausages, roasted meats, and savory soups. Harvest young chartreuse-yellow leaves for the best flavor and add them to salads and omelets for a pop of color and peppery taste. In the garden, the vibrant variegated foliage brightens herb gardens, mixed borders, and containers. Plant in full sun for the most intense golden color, or use as an edging plant where the colorful foliage creates visual impact.
Mature Size: 12-18" H × 18-24" W Hardiness: Zones 6-9 Light: Full sun (best color in full sun) Water: Low (drought tolerant once established)
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