Salvia nemorosa Snow Hills

Common Name:
Snow Hills Sage

Description:
Salvia nemorosa 'Snow Hills', also known as 'Schneehügel', is a compact, clump-forming perennial renowned for its profusion of pure white flower spikes that bloom from late spring through summer. The aromatic grey-green foliage provides a striking contrast to the luminous blooms, creating a refreshing visual in garden beds and borders. In Melbourne's climate, 'Snow Hills' thrives in full sun and well-drained soils, exhibiting excellent drought tolerance once established. Regular deadheading encourages continuous flowering, and cutting back after the first bloom can promote a second flush later in the season. Its compact habit and long flowering period make it an ideal choice for cottage gardens, mixed borders, and wildlife-friendly landscapes.

Form:

• Shrub – Clumping / Grass-like / Mounding

• Herbaceous Perennial

Mature Size:

• Height: 40–50 cm

• Width: 40–50 cm

Aspect:

• Full Sun

• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Late Spring

• Flowers in Summer

• Flowers in Autumn

Flower Colour:

• Pure White

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots

• Drought Tolerant

• Bee Attracting

• Bird Attracting

• Perennial

• Suitable for Cut Flowers

• Low Maintenance

• Aromatic Foliage

• RHS Award of Garden Merit

• Deer and Rabbit Resistant

• Fast Growing

• Suitable for Coastal Gardens

• Companion Plant for Roses

Toxicity:

• Non-toxic to humans and pets

Companion Plants:

• Lavandula angustifolia (English Lavender)

• Echinacea purpurea (Coneflower)

• Achillea millefolium (Yarrow)

• Nepeta faassenii (Catmint)

• Rudbeckia hirta (Black-eyed Susan)