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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.
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.

Gardening facts about Salvia nipponica 'Fuji Snow' plant

How to Grow Salvia nipponica 'Fuji Snow'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • white
    • green
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Wildlife

    • beneficial insects
    • hummingbirds
    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • fall
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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