Species sage
white flowers with green leaves, green buds and green stems

sage

Salvia nemorosa 'White Profusion'

Salvia nemorosa 'White Profusion' is an ornamental, highly fragrant perennial sage. It grows to a height of 45 cm with a spread of 30 cm and display white to pale lavender flowers borne on upright flowering stalks in late Spring. It is fairly drought and heat tolerant and prefers a well-draining sunny position. With its attractive, delicate foliage and long-lasting flowers, 'White Profusion' is an excellent addition to some gardens. Perfect for cutting or dried arrangements White Profusion' makes an ideal garden border or mid-bed addition.

Cycle:

Herbaceous Perennial

Watering:

Minimum

Propagation:

Division,Cutting,Layering Propagation,Seed Propagation

Hardiness Zone:

4 - 8

Flowers:

White Flowers

Sun:

Full sun

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green,white

Growth Rate:

Low

Maintenance:

Low

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Care Level:

Medium

watering

Water sage (Salvia nemorosa 'White Profusion') deeply once per week with a thorough soak that thoroughly saturates the soil. Allow the soil to dry out before watering again. If you're uncertain if it needs water, check the soil approximately 2 to 3 inches below the surface. If the soil feels dry, water it until the soil is saturated. Watering too often or too shallowly can lead to root rot. It is important to avoid overwatering, as sages do not like to be wet.

sunlight

Sage (Salvia nemorosa 'White Profusion') prefers full sun to partial shade. It needs at least 4 to 6 hours of direct sun each day. It is important to provide adequate sunlight for optimal growth and flowering. The plant does best in full sun during the morning hours and partial shade in the afternoon during the hottest hours of the day. Early morning sunlight is especially important as it helps to trigger the plant's natural flowering cycle. If possible, avoid moving the sage too frequently as this can affect its flowering cycle.

pruning

Pruning of Sage (Salvia nemorosa ‘White Profusion’) should not typically be necessary, as the plant naturally has a neat and tidy growth habit. If desired however, lightly prune in the spring as new growth begins to emerge. The best time to prune sage is after it has bloomed and started to turn brown. Deadheading spent flowers will also encourage reblooming and more compact growth. To shape the plants, or to keep them from getting too leggy, shear or lightly trim the sage plants back to the size and shape desired, anytime during the growing season. A light pruning of the tips of the stems in mid-June will help encourage a second flush of blooms.

Season

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Starts Flowering

Salvia nemorosa 'White Profusion' typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.

Starts Flowering

Salvia nemorosa 'White Profusion' typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.

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