Waverly Sage (Salvia 'Waverly') | Fountain-Shaped Bicolor Sage

Waverly Sage

1 Gallon

$18.00

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Waverly Sage

Salvia ‘Waverly’

A dramatic fountain-shaped sage with aromatic silver-gray foliage and striking white flowers emerging from deep purple calyxes.

$18.00

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We specialize in plants grown and delivered in their original pots and soil.
Because of their size and weight, our plants are not suitable for long-distance shipping and are delivered locally to ensure health and quality.

While delivery is limited to our local service area, we’re happy to support garden design and plant selection remotely.

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Salvia 'Waverly' is a striking, semi-evergreen hybrid sage prized for its elegant, fountain-like form, aromatic silver-gray foliage, and long-lasting bicolor flowers. This vigorous shrub forms a large, upright, arching, fountain-shaped mound of finely textured, deeply lobed or toothed, gray-green to silvery-green leaves that are highly aromatic when brushed. From mid-summer through fall, it produces an abundance of tall, upright, branching stems bearing small, two-lipped, tubular, pure white flowers (cream to pale pink) emerging from soft, fuzzy, deep purple to violet calyxes, creating a stunning, long-lasting bicolor display. The nectar-rich flowers are highly attractive to hummingbirds, bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. With its dramatic size, excellent heat and drought tolerance once established, deer resistance, and long bloom season, it is an outstanding choice for perennial borders, mass plantings, slopes, cottage gardens, and as a striking specimen plant.

Knowing how we measure the size?

When browsing our plants, you may notice size terms such as Gallon, Multi, or Stand. These describe how a plant is grown, containerized, or structured at the time of sale — not just its height. Understanding these terms will help you choose the right plant for your space and expectations.

🌱 Gallon Size (Container Size)

Gallon refers to the size of the nursery container the plant is currently growing in (e.g. 1 Gallon, 5 Gallon, 15 Gallon).

A larger gallon size generally means:
- A more established root system
- A sturdier plant
- Faster visual impact after planting
Example:
- 5 Gallon: Ideal for residential gardens, easy to handle, good balance of value and maturity
- 15 Gallon: More mature, provides quicker results in the landscape

Note: Gallon size does not guarantee a specific height, as growth varies by species.

🌳 Multi (Multi-Trunk / Multi-Branch Form)

Multi indicates the plant has multiple trunks or main stems growing from the base.

Commonly used for:
- Ornamental trees
- Feature plants
- Japanese maples, olives, crepe myrtles, etc.
Why choose Multi:
- Fuller, more sculptural appearance
- Strong visual presence even at younger ages
- Popular for design-focused landscapes

🌲 Stand (Single-Trunk / Standard Form)

Stand (short for Standard) refers to a single, dominant trunk with a raised or naturally formed canopy.

Commonly used for:
- Shade trees
- Street trees
- Orchard and structural plantings
Why choose Stand:
- Clean, classic tree form
- Easier clearance for walkways and lawns
- Preferred for long-term structure and uniformity

🌿 Choosing the Right Size

If you want instant impact → larger Gallon, Multi form
If you want long-term structure → Stand form
If you want flexibility and value → mid-size Gallon containers

If you’re unsure which size or form fits your project, our team is happy to help you select the best option based on your space, timeline, and design goals.

Foliage & Flowers: Finely textured, deeply lobed or toothed, gray-green to silvery-green, aromatic leaves; tall, upright stems with small, two-lipped, tubular, pure white flowers emerging from fuzzy, deep purple to violet calyxes, blooming from mid-summer through fall .
Mature Height: 36-60 inches (3-5 ft)
Mature Spread: 36-60 inches (3-5 ft)
Growth Rate: Fast
Hardiness Zones: USDA 8-11 ; Sunset 12-24, H1, H2
Light Requirement: Full sun (essential for best growth and flowering)
Core Benefits: Elegant fountain-like form, aromatic silver-gray foliage, striking bicolor white-purple flowers, long bloom season (summer to fall), drought and heat tolerant, deer resistant.
Best Uses: Perennial borders, mass plantings, slopes, cottage gardens, specimen plant, coastal gardens, water-wise landscapes.

Q: What makes Waverly Sage unique?
A: It is distinguished by its elegant, large, fountain-like architectural form, finely textured aromatic silver-gray foliage, and striking bicolor flowers where pure white petals emerge from fuzzy, deep purple to violet calyxes.

Q: How large does it get?
A: It is a large, fast-growing shrub, typically reaching 3-5 feet in both height and spread.

Q: How long does it bloom?
A: It has a long bloom season, from mid-summer through fall, providing months of elegant, bicolor white and purple color.

Q: How much sun does it need?
A: For the densest growth, best foliage color, and most abundant flowers, plant in full sun (at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily).

Q: How much water does it need?
A: Once established, it is drought and heat tolerant. Water regularly during its first year, then little to no supplemental water is needed. It requires well-drained soil.

Q: Does it attract hummingbirds?
A: Yes, the tubular flowers are highly attractive to hummingbirds, bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.