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Victoria Blue Mealycup Sage

Salvia Farinacea 'Victoria Blue'

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Overview

The Salvia farinacea 'Victoria Blue', commonly known as Victoria Blue Mealycup Sage, is a perennial valued for its vibrant cobalt blue spikes. Flourishing in full sun to part shade, it reaches 18-24 inches in height and spreads 12-18 inches. This drought-resistant plant blooms from late spring to frost, attracting pollinators, and excels in borders, containers, and as mass plantings. USDA Hardiness Zones 7-10 characterize its optimal growing conditions.

Sun FullWater Extra in Summer, Very LowZones 8–10Type AnnualClimate Temperate
Victoria Blue Mealycup Sage (Salvia Farinacea 'Victoria Blue') — This drought-resistant plant blooms from late spring to frost
Victoria Blue Mealycup Sage (Salvia Farinacea 'Victoria Blue') — Flourishing in full sun to part shade, it reaches 18-24 inches in height and spreads 12-18Victoria Blue Mealycup Sage (Salvia Farinacea 'Victoria Blue') — is a perennial valued for its vibrant cobalt blue spikesVictoria Blue Mealycup Sage (Salvia Farinacea 'Victoria Blue') — commonly known as Victoria Blue Mealycup Sage

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Annual
Family
Lamiaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Victoria Blue Mealycup Sage (Salvia Farinacea 'Victoria Blue') — This drought-resistant plant blooms from late spring to frost
Victoria Blue Mealycup Sage (Salvia Farinacea 'Victoria Blue') — Flourishing in full sun to part shade, it reaches 18-24 inches in height and spreads 12-18
Victoria Blue Mealycup Sage (Salvia Farinacea 'Victoria Blue') — is a perennial valued for its vibrant cobalt blue spikes
Victoria Blue Mealycup Sage (Salvia Farinacea 'Victoria Blue') — commonly known as Victoria Blue Mealycup Sage
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