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Can You Grow Sage in Northwest Territories?

Canada · Canadian Zone 1 · zones 0, 1, 2

Won't grow here

Sage is cold-hardy but dislikes wet winters — container growing works well in most zones.

Plant zones

4a–8b

Northwest Territories last frost

mid-June

Northwest Territories first frost

mid-August

Days to harvest

Perennial

About Sage

Sage is a hardy drought-tolerant perennial herb that becomes more aromatic in lean well-drained soil.

Plant in full sun very well-drained soil. Prune hard in spring to prevent woodiness. Excellent in containers — very drought-tolerant once established. Harvest before flowering for best flavour.

Full sage growing guide →

Gardening in Northwest Territories

The NWT has an arctic to subarctic climate. Only the very hardiest crops survive the extremely short summer. Gardening under cover is the primary approach.

See what grows well in Northwest Territories →

Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Sage in Northwest Territories?

Sage is cold-hardy but dislikes wet winters — container growing works well in most zones.

What zone is Northwest Territories?

Northwest Territories spans Canadian Zone 1 (0, 1, 2).

When do you plant Sage in Northwest Territories?

See the planting guide for Sage — timing depends on your exact frost date.