Mealycup Sage

Salvia Farinacea

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Overview

Salvia farinacea, commonly known as Mealycup Sage, is an herbaceous perennial. Characterized by its striking cobalt blue blooms, it reaches a mature height of 1-3 feet and spreads up to 1-2 feet wide. Its flowering season spans from late spring to fall, offering a long display of color. Preferring full sun to partial shade, it thrives in well-drained soils. Drought-tolerant once established, it attracts pollinators, enhancing garden biodiversity.

Sun FullWater Extra in Summer, Very LowZones 8–10

Mealycup Sage (Salvia Farinacea) — Salvia farinacea, commonly known as Mealycup Sage, is an herbaceous perennial

Mealycup Sage (Salvia Farinacea) — Salvia farinacea, commonly known as Mealycup Sage, is an herbaceous perennial

Mealycup Sage (Salvia Farinacea) — it reaches a mature height of 1-3 feet and spreads up to 1-2 feet wide

Mealycup Sage (Salvia Farinacea) — Drought-tolerant once established, it attracts pollinators, enhancing garden biodiversity

Mealycup Sage (Salvia Farinacea) — Its flowering season spans from late spring to fall, offering a long display of color

Mealycup Sage (Salvia Farinacea) — Preferring full sun to partial shade, it thrives in well-drained soils

Mealycup Sage (Salvia Farinacea) — is a striking perennial that is well-suited for adding vibrant color and texture to your garden landscape

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Extra in Summer, Very Low
USDA zones: 8–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Lamiaceae

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Mealycup Sage (Salvia Farinacea) — Characterized by its striking cobalt blue blooms

Mealycup Sage (Salvia Farinacea) — Salvia farinacea, commonly known as Mealycup Sage, is an herbaceous perennial

Mealycup Sage (Salvia Farinacea) — it reaches a mature height of 1-3 feet and spreads up to 1-2 feet wide

Mealycup Sage (Salvia Farinacea) — Drought-tolerant once established, it attracts pollinators, enhancing garden biodiversity

Mealycup Sage (Salvia Farinacea) — Its flowering season spans from late spring to fall, offering a long display of color

Mealycup Sage (Salvia Farinacea) — Preferring full sun to partial shade, it thrives in well-drained soils

Mealycup Sage (Salvia Farinacea) — is a striking perennial that is well-suited for adding vibrant color and texture to your garden landscape

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Mealycup Sage (Salvia Farinacea) — or as accent specimens in container gardens.<br><br>Preferring full sun to partial shade

Mealycup Sage (Salvia Farinacea) — making it an excellent choice for mid-border plantings

Mealycup Sage (Salvia Farinacea) — hence the name "Mealycup"

Mealycup Sage (Salvia Farinacea) — The plant typically grows to a height of 1.5 to 3 feet with a spread of 1 to 2 feet

Mealycup Sage (Salvia Farinacea) — distinguished by its elongated flower spikes dusted with a mealy white

Mealycup Sage (Salvia Farinacea) — presenting hues of deep purples

Mealycup Sage (Salvia Farinacea) — Its flower spikes emerge in late spring and can last into the fall

Mealycup Sage (Salvia Farinacea) — Salvia farinacea thrives in well-drained soils and is relatively drought-tolerant once established

Mealycup Sage (Salvia Farinacea) — These tubular flowers are not only visually striking but also attract a variety of pollinators

Mealycup Sage (Salvia Farinacea) — including hummingbirds and butterflies

Mealycup Sage (Salvia Farinacea) — Regular deadheading will promote continuous blooming and maintain a tidy appearance

Mealycup Sage (Salvia Farinacea) — adding dynamic life to the landscape.<br><br>For maximum visual impact

Mealycup Sage (Salvia Farinacea) — consider mass plantings of Mealycup Sage spaced approximately 12 to 18 inches apart

Mealycup Sage (Salvia Farinacea) — annual with blue and violet blooms

Mealycup Sage (Salvia Farinacea) — blue and violet flowers in the garden

Mealycup Sage (Salvia Farinacea) — This plant is cold-hardy in USDA zones 7 to 10, but can be grown as an annual in cooler climates

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