Thanks for all the Amazing replies! I want to write out all the questions and reply more in depth but currently working and don't have time yet. Here is a quick picture of the pots that I use and they have rooted into the soil. The soil here has a lot of rocks mixed into the soil which is common for this region. I would try to plant directly into the soil but there is just way too many small rocks!
The sage is starting to grow, I can't believe how many years it's been through all the harsh elements! It's only March 9th and we are seeing weather like it's mid April, it's really wild.