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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 8–10Type Annual
Mealycup Sage (Salvia Farinacea) — It\'s a member of the mint family; it reaches a mature height of 1-3 feet and spreads up to 1-2 feet wide, image 83

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Annual
Family
Lamiaceae

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Mealycup Sage (Salvia Farinacea) — including hummingbirds and butterflies; blue and violet flowers in the garden, image 93
Mealycup Sage (Salvia Farinacea) — or as accent specimens in container gardens.<br><br>Preferring full sun to partial shade, image 63
Mealycup Sage (Salvia Farinacea) — Its flower spikes emerge in late spring and can last into the fall; characterized by its striking cobalt blue blooms
Mealycup Sage (Salvia Farinacea) — Characterized by its striking cobalt blue blooms; the plant typically grows to a height of 1.5 to 3 feet with a, image 77
Mealycup Sage (Salvia Farinacea) — presenting hues of deep purples; distinguished by its elongated flower spikes dusted with a mealy white, image 91
Mealycup Sage (Salvia Farinacea) — Its flower spikes emerge in late spring and can last into the fall; characterized by its striking cobalt blue, image 65
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; annual with blue and violet, image 61
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; annual with blue and violet, image 86
Mealycup Sage (Salvia Farinacea) — adding dynamic life to the landscape.<br><br>For maximum visual impact
Mealycup Sage (Salvia Farinacea) — it reaches a mature height of 1-3 feet and spreads up to 1-2 feet wide; including hummingbirds and butterflies
Mealycup Sage (Salvia Farinacea) — making it an excellent choice for mid-border plantings; drought-tolerant once established, it attracts pollinators
Mealycup Sage (Salvia Farinacea) — adding dynamic life to the landscape.<br><br>For maximum visual impact; preferring full sun to partial shade, it, image 94
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) — hence the name "Mealycup"
Mealycup Sage (Salvia Farinacea) — presenting hues of deep purples; distinguished by its elongated flower spikes dusted with a mealy white
Mealycup Sage (Salvia Farinacea) — annual with blue and violet blooms
Mealycup Sage (Salvia Farinacea) — or as accent specimens in container gardens.<br><br>Preferring full sun to partial shade
Mealycup Sage (Salvia Farinacea) — hence the name "Mealycup"; these tubular flowers are not only visually striking but also attract a variety of pollinators
Mealycup Sage (Salvia Farinacea) — annual with blue and violet blooms; its flower spikes emerge in late spring and can last into the fall, image 74
Mealycup Sage (Salvia Farinacea) — making it an excellent choice for mid-border plantings; drought-tolerant once established, it attracts, image 87
Mealycup Sage (Salvia Farinacea) — making it an excellent choice for mid-border plantings; drought-tolerant once established, it attracts, image 62
Mealycup Sage (Salvia Farinacea) — Salvia farinacea, commonly known as Mealycup Sage, is an herbaceous perennial; its flowering season spans from late spring
Mealycup Sage (Salvia Farinacea) — Salvia farinacea, commonly known as Mealycup Sage, is an herbaceous perennial; its flowering season spans from, image 76
Mealycup Sage (Salvia Farinacea) — These tubular flowers are not only visually striking but also attract a variety of pollinators; presenting hues of deep
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