Salvia nemorosa 'Lyrical White'
Meadow Sage
Photo courtesy of Darwin Plants
- Well branched habit
- Long flowering period, white flowers
- Very hardy, Excellent reblooming and heat tolerance
Border or Bed
Long Blooming
Low Maintenance
Mass Planting
Deer Resistant
Full Sun
Summer
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Prefers average, well-drained soil with average to moist conditions and full sun. Drought tolerant once established. Deadheading and consistent moisture encourages flowering through the season. Plants can be cut back to basal foliage after flowering is finished. Divide in early spring or early fall.
Height: 22-24 in
Spread: 22-24 in
Spacing: 22-24 in
Price Level 1: $7.99 ea.~#1
Bloom Color: White
Zone: 4-9
Price Level 2: 5 for $35~#1
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Long Blooming
- Border or Bed
- Low Maintenance
- Mass Planting
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
Habit:
- Upright
Foliage Color:
- Gray
- Green
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
Season of Interest (Foliage):
- Early Color
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Hummingbirds
- Attracts Butterflies
Soil Moisture:
- Moist, Well-Drained
Genus Overview: Salvia (Perennial)
Common Name: Meadow Sage
Upright, branched, clump-forming perennial with textured, ovate to lanceolate, green to grey-green leaves. Flower spikes come in a range of colors such as blue, purple, pink and white, blooming from summer into fall depending on variety. Great for borders, cottage gardens and pollinator gardens.