Salvia nipponica 'Fuji Snow'

Also Known As

Fuji Snow Japanese Sage

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 12"-18"
W: 18"-24"

planting zones

6a-9b

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Salvia nipponica 'Fuji Snow' plant details

Salvia nipponica 'Fuji Snow' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green, variegated and white foliage. In fall and summer yellow flowers emerge. Attracts beneficial insects and hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Salvia nipponica 'Fuji Snow'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: deciduous green, variegated and white
Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in fall and summer
Uses: clumping

GROWING CONDITIONS for Salvia nipponica 'Fuji Snow'

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer, heat and humidity
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Beautiful, white-edged variegated salvia from Japan that stays low, around 12" tall, and forms a nice 2' clump. In late summer, spikes of the lightest yellow flowers emerge on tall 18" stalks. Leaves are hairy and oval- shaped. Part sun to light shade. Regular watering. Frost hardy to USDA zone 6.

By: Cistus Nursery

An unusual sage with arrowhead-shaped leaves and marbled, cream colored variegation towards the tips and along the margins. Forms a small 2' mound and bears 1" long pale yellow flowers on 8" stems. Best used in light to medium shade and well-drained soils. Surprising reliable perennial in our garden rising each spring from complete winter dormancy. Variegation tends to fade as the season progresses. Moderate water. Hardy to 0F. Japan.