General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Partial or Dappled Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 8a -12.2 °C (10 °F) to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 11
Plant Height: 24 - 32 inches
Plant Spread: 24 inches
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: White
Other: Pure white that ages to the palest of blue
Bloom Size: 2"-3"
Flower Time: Summer
Late summer or early fall
Other: Deadheading flowers ensures more flowering throughout the season.
Underground structures: Tuber
Uses: Suitable as Annual
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Gentian Sage
  • Blue-Flowered Sage
  • Spreading Blue Sage
  • Salvia
  • White Trophy
Also sold as:
  • Salvia patens 'White Trophy'

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Location: The Alnwick Garden, Northumberland UK
Date: 2009-07-30
In the plant sales area

Courtesy Robin's Salvias
  • Uploaded by vic

Courtesy Crownsville Nursery
  • Uploaded by vic

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