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Salvia, White

— · Texas-Grown

Salvia, White

$4.00

White Salvia (Salvia farinacea ‘White’) is an elegant perennial salvia producing tall, slender spikes of pure white flowers on silver-white stems above blue-green foliage. It provides striking contrast in pollinator gardens, mixed borders, and cutting gardens and blooms prolifically from spring through frost. More heat-tolerant than many salvias, it is a strong performer in Central Texas landscapes.

At Flying Rabbit Farm, our White Salvia transplants are grown for strong root systems and reliable season-long blooming performance.

Care Instructions
Watering
Low to moderate water needs once established Drought-tolerant; deep, infrequent watering preferred
Fertilizing
Light feeding in spring with balanced organic fertilizer Minimal fertilizing needed in good soils
Pruning & Maintenance
Deadhead spent spikes regularly to encourage rebloom Cut back by one-third after each bloom flush Prune hard in late winter to encourage vigorous new growth
Common Issues
Powdery mildew in humid, shaded conditions Root rot in poorly draining soils Spider mites in extended drought
Excellent cut flower and border plant for Austin; tolerates summer heat and drought well Fall planting allows excellent establishment before summer Pure white spikes pair beautifully with blue-violet salvias, zinnias, and gaillardia Deadhead regularly for continuous spikes through fall
Seasonal Notes
Spring
First bloom flush; excellent transplanting window
Summer
Continues blooming in heat; reduce watering once established
Fall
Second major bloom period; continued excellent performance
Winter
May die back in hard freezes; often re-emerges in spring
Best Time to Plant in Austin
Spring after last frost, or fall Ideal soil temperatures: 60-75 F
Sun Requirements
Full sun to partial shade Best blooming in full sun
Spacing
18-24 inches apart Allows good airflow and mature clump development
Soil
Well-draining, moderately fertile soil Tolerates lean, rocky soils pH 6.0-7.0
Watering After Planting
Water deeply at transplanting Keep evenly moist until established
Purple Salvia Gaillardia Echinacea Zinnias Rosemary Lavender Yarrow Agastache
Salvia farinacea is generally considered non-toxic to: Dogs Cats Horses Note: Salvia divinorum (a different species) contains psychoactive compounds and is toxic. Ornamental salvias like farinacea are non-toxic in normal quantities.

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