Salvia White Flame

Common Name:
White Flame Sage

Description:
Salvia 'White Flame' is a compact, heat-tolerant perennial renowned for its pure white flower spikes that bloom continuously from late spring through to autumn. A hybrid of Salvia longispicata and Salvia farinacea, this cultivar thrives in Melbourne's climate, offering a striking contrast between its crisp white blooms and lush green foliage. The flowers, held above the foliage on sturdy stems, are highly attractive to pollinators such as bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. 'White Flame' performs best in full sun and well-drained soils, exhibiting excellent drought tolerance once established. Its compact size and prolonged blooming period make it an ideal choice for borders, containers, and mixed garden beds. Regular deadheading encourages continuous flowering, and a light prune after the blooming season helps maintain its tidy shape.

Form:

• Shrub - Small

Mature Size:

• Height: 45–60 cm

• Width: 30–45 cm

Aspect:

• Full Sun

• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Spring

• Flowers in Summer

• Flowers in Autumn

Flower Colour:

• Pure White

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots

• Drought Tolerant

• Bee Attracting

• Bird Attracting

• Perennial

• Aromatic Foliage

• Low Maintenance

• Heat Tolerant

• Suitable for Borders

• Deer Resistant

Toxicity:

• Non-toxic to humans and pets

Companion Plants:

• Lavender

• Gaura

• Echinacea

• Coreopsis

• Verbena

• Agastache