Salvia farinacea 'Strata'

Also Known As

Mealycup Sage
Strata Salvia

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 18'-24'
W: 8"-16"

planting zones

8a-11

Salvia farinacea 'Strata' plant details

Salvia farinacea 'Strata' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer blue and white flowers emerge. Attracts beneficial insects, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in acidic, alkaline, average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Salvia farinacea 'Strata'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 8 IN - 16 IN - wide, 18 FT - 24 FT - tall
Flowers: blue and white blooms in fall, spring and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Salvia farinacea 'Strata'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Deep blue tubular flowers that emerge from the white to grayish-white spikes providing a two-toned effect. Strata Mealycup sage has a tight compact habit and typically only reaches 18" high. Mealycup sages are drought tolerant, deer resistant native perennials that are great for the garden or containers. Excellent for butterflies, hummingbirds, and other pollinators. 1996 AAS Award winner.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.