Salvia farinacea

Mealycup Sage, Mealy Blue Sage, Blue Salvia

Family: Lamiaceae Mint


Type Annual, perennial
USDA Hardiness range n/a
Exposure Full sun
Bloom color Blue, lavender, white
Bloom time Mid Summer to Early Winter
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Border, container, seashore
Height 24" to 4' / 60cm to 1.20m
Spread 12" to 36" / 30cm to 90cm
Growth rate Fast
Persistence Semi-evergreen
Bloom attributes Suitable for cut flowers
Leaf color Green
Fruit color n/a
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral
Soil type Sandy, loamy
Form Upright or erect
Attributes and features Native to North America