Healthy Tricolor Sage Plant
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Tricolor Sage Plant

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  • Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
  • Mature Height 20 - 24 Inches
  • Mature Spread 10 - 12 Inches
  • Growing Zones 6 - 9

Tricolor Sage is not only an excellent herb for cooking with but a lovely ornamental shrubby perennial that will add color to any kitchen garden or patio herb container. Tricolor Sage has fantastic white, green, and purple markings on dense whorls of foliage. The flavor and color of this sage are more intense when grown in full sun, but it will also tolerate a partly shaded position in the garden. Gardening zones 6-9 can grow Tricolor Sage as a perennial, while the lower gardening zones can grow this as an annual.

Tricolor Sage Care  

Plant Tricolor Sage in a spot with full sun and very well-draining soil. The soil does not need to be rich or overly amended since sage prefers drier and sandy soils like those found in the Mediterranean regions where it is native. Water this sage when the top 2-3 inches of soil are dry to the touch. Sage is the type of herb that responds well to regular snipping back for use. The more you use it, the more tender young shoots develop, and the less chance the plant will bloom and set seed.

Growing Tricolor Sage

Tricolor Sage is a compact grower that matures to a height of 24 inches and a spread of 12 inches. Space plants 12 inches apart on the center when planting multiples. Sage can also be grown in a container and brought indoors for the fall and winter. Use a container with a 10-inch diameter that has large drainage holes. Sage does not like to sit in water and will quickly develop root rot. 

Tricolor Sage looks best when planted in large groups that highlight the decorative foliage. Plant it alongside other herbs in a formal Knot Garden design, with other Mediterranean plants in a hot, dry garden, or in pots and containers as the filler element of a seasonal display. 

Watering Tricolor Sage

Sage is a very drought-tolerant plant after it has been established and will not require much supplemental irrigation. Watering once a week with at least 0.5” of water will help garden sage thrive. 

Feeding Tricolor Sage

Sage is an herb that does not demand regular fertilizing. A mulch of 2-3 inches of organic compost early in the spring is sufficient to keep the foliage growth dense and colorful.

Tricolor Sage Plant Information

USDA Hardiness Zones: 6 - 9
Plant Type: Edible Plants
Light Exposure: Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
Mature Height: 20 - 24 Inches
Mature Spread: 10 - 12 Inches
Spacing: 10 - 12 Inches
Habit: Upright
Flower Color(s): None
Flower Description:
Bloom Period:
Foliage Type: Herbaceous, Variegated
Foliage Color(s): Green, Purple, White
Foliage Description: Variegated
Seasonal Interest: N/A
Watering: Low
Resists: Deer
Tolerates: Heat, Drought
Attracts: Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Container Role:
Uses: Borders, Containers
Features: Attracts Pollinators, Foliage Interest
Brand: Sarahs Superb Herbs
Common Name: Tricolor Sage Plant
Other Name(s): Tricolor Sage
Scientific Name: Salvia o. 'Tricolor' - Tricolor Sage
SKU:
1231002120-pc

Container Sizes

Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.

4.5 Pot

4.5" Pot
 Also Know As:
   4.5" Container

 Plant Age:
   ~ 6 months
 Plant Size:
   ~ 3"-6"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
 Volume:
   1.42 quarts

Quart Pot

Quart Pot
 Also Know As:
   Quart

 Plant Age:
   ~ 6 months - 1 year
 Plant Size:
   ~ 4"-8"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
 Volume:
   1.50 quarts

2.5 Quart

2.5 Quart
 Also Know As:
   2.5 Quart Pot

 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 2 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 8"-12"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
 Volume:
   2.20-2.30 quarts

#1 Pot

#1 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #1 Container
    1 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 2 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 10"-14"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 7"H x 7.75"W
 Volume:
   2.26-3.73 quarts

#2 Pot

#2 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #2 Container
    2 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 3 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 12"-18"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
 Volume:
   1.19-1.76 gallons

#3 Pot

#3 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #3 Container
    3 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 2 - 4 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 12"-30"
 Pot Size:
   ~9.5"H x 11"W
 Volume:
   2.32-2.76 gallons


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Plant Addict Guarantee (Included On All Plant Orders)

Plant Addicts guarantees your plant(s) will arrive happy and healthy, but the plant(s) are being shipped through the mail and accidents happen. If the plant is dead, has dried out roots or the incorrect item was shipped just notify Plant Addicts within 3 days upon delivery. We may ask for pictures but will try to make it as easy as possible for you. Please note plant(s) with damaged branches or wilted leaves will not qualify for this guarantee. Plants are very resilient and will rebound quickly when cared for correctly.

For information on how to care for you new plant please check out our guide. Guide: How to Care for Your New Plant(s)

Plant Addicts Warranty - 1 Year (Extra Purchase Required)

We encourage all plant lovers to purchase the Plant Addicts Warranty whether you’re new or an expert. There are many variables outside our control and yours that can cause the demise of your plant(s). Examples would be hungry animals, drought, poor soil conditions, over watering, disease, insects & many other factors. The Plant Addicts Warranty is a 1 year warranty protecting you from all the unknowns and will replace your plant if it moves on to the plant afterlife.

The warranty is purchased on a per plant basis and must be purchased at the same time as the plant purchase. We will cover 100% of the price of the plant but the warranty does not cover shipping cost. Simply let us know if your plant has died within one year of receiving it and we’ll get you a new one shipped out. We may ask for photos for documentation purposes but again we’ll try to make it as easy as possible.

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Planter Shipping

Standard Colors: 2-3 business days

Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice

Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations

Plant Shipping

Time of Order:

Summer Shipping

  • If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.  
    • We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location


Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.

It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.