White Sage Rose
Turnera subulata
Turnera subulata is a low-growing subshrub featuring serrated, dark green leaves and distinct flowers with white petals, a yellow center, and a dark brown or purple eye at the base of each petal.
- Light
- Full sun to partial shade, requiring at least six hours of direct sunlight daily for optimal flowering
- Water
- Moderate watering needs; allow the soil to dry slightly between waterings, ensuring good drainage to prevent root rot
- Growth
- Perennial subshrub with a spreading or upright habit, growing to a height of 1 to 2 feet and a similar spread with a moderate growth rate
Care instructions
Provide full sun to partial shade with regular watering, allowing the top inch of soil to dry out between waterings. Plant in well-draining soil and apply a balanced liquid fertilizer during the active growing season.
Growing details
Sunlight
Full sun to partial shade, requiring at least six hours of direct sunlight daily for optimal flowering
Watering
Moderate watering needs; allow the soil to dry slightly between waterings, ensuring good drainage to prevent root rot
Soil
Well-draining sandy or loamy soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH range of 6.0 to 7.0
Hardiness zone
USDA Hardiness Zones 9 through 11, sensitive to frost
Growth habit
Perennial subshrub with a spreading or upright habit, growing to a height of 1 to 2 feet and a similar spread with a moderate growth rate
Bloom season
Blooms continuously throughout the warm months, producing pale white flowers with dark centers that open in the morning and close by afternoon
Propagation
Propagated easily via stem cuttings or seeds sown in warm, moist, well-draining soil during the spring or summer
Common pests & issues
Susceptible to aphids, mealybugs, and spider mites under dry conditions; root rot can occur if soil remains waterlogged
Similar species
Turnera ulmifolia (Yellow Alder), which features bright yellow flowers instead of white petals, but shares a similar leaf shape and growth habit