Whorled Sage 'White Rain' (Salvia verticillata 'White Rain')

Overview

Salvia verticillata 'White Rain' is a graceful cultivar of Whorled Sage (Whorled Clary Sage) with pure white flowers arranged in distinct whorls along upright stems. The wrinkled, green basal leaves form a neat clump. Blooms in early to midsummer.

Taxonomy

• Family: Lamiaceae
• Genus: Salvia
• Species: verticillata
• Cultivar: 'White Rain'

Garden Use

Full sun, well-drained soil, moderate water. Grows 2–3 feet tall. Hardy perennial (zones 4–8). Excellent for moon gardens, cottage borders, and cut flowers. Attracts pollinators. Deadhead to encourage rebloom.