Salvia nemorosa 'Snow Hill' garden sage from North Creek Nurseries

Salvia nemorosa 'Snow Hill'

Common: garden sage

Salvia nemorosa 'Snow Hill' - 72 per flat

  • Height: 18"
  • Spread: 12"-15"
  • Spacing: 12"-15"
  • Hardiness Zone(s): 4-9

Plant Details

A sport from 'Blue Hill', 'Schneehügel' or 'Snow Hill' is another breakthrough from renowned German plantsman Ernst Pagels. Beautiful spikes of soft white flowers are accented by fragrant, gray-green foliage. Compact habit and problem free.


Characteristics & Attributes

Exposure

  • Full Sun

Soil Moisture Needs

  • Dry
  • Average

Plug Type

  • Horticultural Plug

For Animals

  • Hummingbird-friendly
  • Deer Resistant
  • Pollinator-friendly

Attributes

  • Fragrant
  • Cut Flower
  • Drought Tolerant

Season of Interest (Flowering)

  • Summer

Propagation Type

  • Vegetative

Care & Maintenance

Prefers average, clay or sandy, well-drained soils in full sun. Drought, heat and humidity tolerant. Shear after blooming to prompt fresh foliage and flowers. May need winter protection. May be used as a perennial border, rock gardens or in mass plantings.

Interesting Notes

Salvia comes from the Latin salvere, meaning to heal or save.

The leaves are aromatic when crushed.