Plant pickup: Thursdays 3–7pm · Also by appointment 512.348.7570
Plant pickup: Thursdays 3–7pm · Also by appointment 512.348.7570
— Plant Nursery · Texas-Grown
$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.
2 in stock
Low to moderate water needs once established
Drought-tolerant; deep, infrequent watering preferred
Light feeding in spring with balanced organic fertilizer
Minimal fertilizing needed in good soils
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
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
First bloom flush; excellent transplanting window
Continues blooming in heat; reduce watering once established
Second major bloom period; continued excellent performance
May die back in hard freezes; often re-emerges in spring
Spring after last frost, or fall
Ideal soil temperatures: 60-75 F
Full sun to partial shade
Best blooming in full sun
18-24 inches apart
Allows good airflow and mature clump development
Well-draining, moderately fertile soil
Tolerates lean, rocky soils
pH 6.0-7.0
Water deeply at transplanting
Keep evenly moist until established
Salvia farinacea is generally considered non-toxic to:
Note: Salvia divinorum (a different species) contains psychoactive compounds and is toxic.
Ornamental salvias like farinacea are non-toxic in normal quantities.
