Perennial – Woodland Sage ‘Lyrical White’

Woodland Sage ‘Lyrical White’ 

Botanical name: salvia nemorosa ‘florsalwhite’ 

Beginner friendly?: moderate 

Average size at maturity: 1-2 ft in height and in spread 

Hardy zone: zones 5-10 

Growth rate: reaches fully mature size in 1-2 growing seasons 

Foliage color: green/gray 

Flower color: white 

Bloom time:  spring, summer 

Pruning instructions: deadhead withered blooms and foliage as needed 

Propagation methods: propagate with cuttings during the spring and summer months 

Landscape use: pollinator garden, edging/borders, container plant 

Special features: long-lasting blooms, attracts pollinators, disease resistant, deer resistant, cold-hardy 

Light needs: 6 hours of sun per day 

Watering instructions: allow the top 2-4 inches of soil to dry out between watering sessions 

Fertilizing instructions : use a slow-release fertilizer once a year in the early spring 

Best time to plant: spring 

Best type of soil:  sand, loam 

Companion plants: catmint, coneflower, black-eyed susan 

Toxicity level: non-toxic for humans and pets 

Invasive species: no