Northwest Blooms · Perennials
Salvia x sylvestris 'Schneehuegel'
Schneehuegel Woodland Sage

- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Height
- 12-18 inches tall
- Width
- 12-18 inches wide
- Flower color
- Pure white spikes
- Foliage color
- Gray-green
- Bloom time
- Late spring to early summer
- Light
- Full sun
- Water
- Low to moderate
- Maintenance
- Low; deadhead spent blooms to encourage reblooming
- Growing zone
- USDA Zones 4-8
- Wildlife
- Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators
About this plant
Salvia × sylvestris 'Schneehuegel', commonly known as Woodland Sage 'Schneehuegel,' produces abundant spikes of pure white flowers that bloom from early to midsummer. These delicate, tubular blossoms are densely arranged along tall stems, creating a soft, airy effect that adds brightness and contrast to garden beds and borders. The blooms attract pollinators like bees and butterflies, bringing life and movement to the garden.
Originating as a hybrid of European meadow sages, 'Schneehuegel' is well-suited for sunny locations and is prized for its long-lasting, repeat blooms. After the first flush, deadheading encourages a second wave of flowers, ensuring extended seasonal interest. The slender, aromatic foliage provides an additional layer of texture and a pleasant fragrance, making this salvia a versatile choice for mixed plantings or perennial gardens.
Works well in
Borders · Sun Gardens · Pollinator Gardens · Waterwise Gardens · Containers
Companion plants
Coneflowers · Shasta daisies · Asters · Catmint · Coreopsis · Bearded irises
Design tip
Summer flowers carry the middle of the season, so place it where the bed needs color once spring bulbs fade. Give it open sun and room to fill out, and repeat it in threes or fives so the planting reads as one sweep instead of scattered dots.
Where to see it
This plant can be seen in the perennial border at the Bellevue Botanical Garden.
