Overview
Salvia nemorosa 'Snowhill' is a bushy, clump-forming, upright herbaceous perennial in the genus Salvia, part of the Lamiaceae family, with aromatic, grey-green, wrinkled; the smell deters browsing foliage. Salvia nemorosa 'Snowhill' grows best in full sun, and tolerates well-drained soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, coastal, cottage and informal garden, patio and container plants, mediterranean climate plants, gravel garden, wall side borders and flower borders and beds. It is native to central Europe and Western Asia.
About
Salvia nemorosa, the woodland sage, Balkan clary, blue sage or wild sage, is a hardy herbaceous perennial plant native to a wide area of central Europe and Western Asia.
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About the genus
Salvia is the largest genus of plants in the sage family Lamiaceae, with just under 1,000 species of shrubs, herbaceous perennials, and annuals. Within the Lamiaceae, Salvia is part of the tribe Mentheae within the subfamily Nepetoideae. One of several genera commonly referred to as sage, it includes two widely used herbs, Salvia officinalis and Salvia rosmarinus.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Salvia
- Sunlight
- full sun
- Soil type
- well-drained
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- moderate
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Salvia nemorosa 'Snowhill' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- herbaceous perennial
- Habit
- Bushy, clump-forming, upright
- Foliage
- Aromatic, grey-green, wrinkled; the smell deters browsing
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Mediterranean climate plants, Gravel garden, Wall side borders, Flower borders and beds
- Native to
- central Europe, Western Asia
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Salvia nemorosa 'Snowhill'
- Propagation
- By seed sown in spring or by softwood cuttings in early summer
- Pest resistance
- Rosemary beetle, Sage leafhopper, Capsid bug
- Disease resistance
- Honey fungus, Powdery mildews, Verticillium wilt, Foot and root rots
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Salvia nemorosa 'Snowhill'?
Salvia nemorosa 'Snowhill' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Salvia nemorosa 'Snowhill' need?
Salvia nemorosa 'Snowhill' grows best in well-drained soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moderate.
Is Salvia nemorosa 'Snowhill' hardy in the UK?
Salvia nemorosa 'Snowhill' has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Salvia nemorosa 'Snowhill'?
By seed sown in spring or by softwood cuttings in early summer.
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