Lavender & Sage: Perennial Types, Hardiness & Spacing

Sage (Salvia officinalis)

• Hardy perennials: Common green, 'Purpurascens' (purple), 'Tricolor', 'Berggarten'.
• Return yearly in Zones 4–8.
• Space 36″ diameter; prune ⅓ every 3 weeks for bushy 2–3 ft plants.

Lavender (Lavandula spp.)

• Hardy (Zones 5–9): L. angustifolia (English) – 'Hidcote', 'Munstead'.
• Tender (Zones 7–9): L. x intermedia (lavandin) – 'Grosso', 'Provence'; L. stoechas (Spanish).
• Many varieties—know the Latin name for hardiness.

Resource for Variety Selection

Well-Sweep Herb Farm catalog lists lavenders/sages with hardiness zones.
205 Bethel Rd, Port Murray, NJ 07865 | 908-852-5390 | wellsweep.com ($2 catalog)

Warm Climate Note

In Zones 8–9, some tender types act as perennials. In colder zones, treat as annuals or overwinter indoors.