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Salvia nemorosa

How to grow Meadow Sage 'Snow Hill (Schneehügel)'.

White spikes that bees keep busy.

Light
Full sun
Water
Low
Zones
4–8
Size
18–24 in. tall, 15–18 in. wide
Spacing
18 in. apart.
Pets
Not on the ASPCA pet-safe list; keep it out of reach
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Meadow sage with dense upright spikes of white flowers over gray-green leaves

Light

Full sun.

Water

Water weekly the first season, then only in drought.

Planting and soil

Plant in spring or early fall, crown at soil level.

Feeding

None.

Pruning

After the first bloom, cut spikes back to the foliage for a second round. Cut down in late fall or spring.

Through the year

Up in spring, blooms May to June, reblooms in summer.

If something's off

Flops in rich soil or shade. Wet winter soil rots the crown.

Plays well with

Plant it with friends.

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