Mealycup Sage

Salvia Farinacea

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

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) — Salvia farinacea, commonly known as Mealycup Sage, is an herbaceous perennial; its flowering season spans from, image 51

Mealycup Sage (Salvia Farinacea) — annual with blue and violet blooms; its flower spikes emerge in late spring and can last into the fall

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

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, image 53

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 52

Mealycup Sage (Salvia Farinacea) — Preferring full sun to partial shade, it thrives in well-drained soils; is a striking perennial that is, image 55

Mealycup Sage (Salvia Farinacea) — Its flowering season spans from late spring to fall, offering a long display of color; annual for full, image 54

Mealycup Sage (Salvia Farinacea) — Drought-tolerant once established, it attracts pollinators, enhancing garden biodiversity; salvia farinacea, image 56

Mealycup Sage (Salvia Farinacea) — distinguished by its elongated flower spikes dusted with a mealy white; hence the name "Mealycup", image 59

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