Gardening Ideas Types of Sage By Southern Living Editors Southern Living Editors Since 1966, the editors of Southern Living have been carrying out the mission of the brand: to bring enjoyment, fulfillment, and inspiration to our readers by celebrating life in the South. We inspire creativity in their homes, their kitchens, their gardens, and their personal style. We are a friend they can trust, a guide to the seasons, a helping hand during the holidays, and a relentless champion of the Southern way of life. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Updated on March 20, 2017 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Roger Foley More than 900 species of salvias grow worldwide. Here are a few of our favorites for the South. 01 of 05 Mexican Sage ( S. mexicana) Roger Foley Height: 5 to 6 feetColor: blue and yellow-greenBloom time: summer and fallHardiness zones: Lower South, Coastal South, and Tropical SouthSelection shown: 'Limelight' 02 of 05 Autumn Sage ( S. greggii) Photo: Roger Foley Height: 1 to 4 feetColor: red, pink, purple, or whiteBloom time: spring to fallHardiness zones: Middle South, Lower South, Coastal South, and Tropical SouthSelection shown: 'Navajo Pink' 03 of 05 Pineapple Sage ( S. elegans) Roger Foley Height: 3 to 4 feetColor: bright redBloom time: fallHardiness zones: Lower South, Coastal South, and Tropical SouthSelection shown: 'Golden Delicious' 04 of 05 Mexican Bush Sage ( S. leucantha) Photo: Roger Foley Height: 3 to 4 feetColor: purple or purple-and-whiteBloom time: fallHardiness zones: Lower South, Coastal South, and Tropical SouthSelection shown: 'Santa Barbara' 05 of 05 Forsythia Sage ( S. madrensis) Roger Foley Height: 6 to 8 feetColor: yellowBloom time: fallHardiness zones: Lower South, Coastal South, and Tropical South Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit