Salvia, Gentian Sage, Spreading Sage
Salviapatens 'Alba'

Family: Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Salvia (SAL-vee-uh)
Species: patens (PAT-ens)
Cultivar: Alba

Synonym:Salvia patens alba

Height

Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Hardiness
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Sun Exposure
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Danger
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Bloom Color

Bloom Time
White/Near White

Foliage
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

Other details
Herbaceous

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors

Category

Soil pH requirements
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed

Patent Information

Foliage Color

Bloom Characteristics

Water Requirements
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Where to Grow