Salvia farinacea Sallyfun™ Blue Emotion

Scientific Name: Salvia farinacea 'Dansalfun2'

Also Known As

Salvia farinacea 'Dansalfun2' ppaf
Mealycup Sage
Sallyfun™ Blue Emotion Salvia

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 2'-3'
W: 18"-24"

planting zones

8a-11

Salvia farinacea Sallyfun™ Blue Emotion plant details

Salvia farinacea Sallyfun™ Blue Emotion is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring blue flowers emerge. Attracts beneficial insects, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in acidic, alkaline and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Salvia farinacea Sallyfun™ Blue Emotion

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: blue blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Salvia farinacea Sallyfun™ Blue Emotion

USDA Zones: 8a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: acidic, alkaline and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A vigorous blue Mealycup Sage that received the highest possible ratings in the UGA trial gardens in 2009. Spikes of electric blue flaring tubular blooms with a bright white eye. This free flowering perennial salvia can reach 36" and makes an excellent addition to any garden. Great for butterflies and pollinators. Mealycup Sage is a drought tolerant and free flowering perennial Salvia native to west Texas and New Mexico. It is quite tolerant of soil types but will need average or better drainage for the best results and performs wonderfully under average garden conditions. This tough little native will flower from spring to frost and revels in the heat and sun. Hummingbirds, butterflies, bees, and other pollinators are all attracted to the flowers of Mealycup Sage.