Salvia, Snow Hill #1

Salvia x sylvestris 'Snow Hill'

Height: 18-24in
Spread: 12-18in
Zone: 4-8
Exposure: Full sun
Bloom Time/Color: May-June; white
Uses: Massing, borders, cutting garden, specimen
Maintenance: Low
Other: Cut flower, deer resistant, fragrant foliage, attracts butterflies, cut flower

Meadow sage is a very popular flowering perennial that is cherished for its ease of cultivation and extended blooming period. Summer brings tall spikes of white flowers that rise above the leathery green aromatic leaves. The flowers are often visited by butterflies and other pollinators as well. Plants rarely suffer from insect or disease issues and because of the fragrant leaves, deer tend to eat other things. Meadow sage does best in average, well-drained soils in full sun. For optimal bloom period, plants should be cut back after initial flowering to encourage more blossoms. 'Snow Hill' was selected for its taller flower spikes in crystal white.