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Salvia farinacea 'Texas Violet'
Also Known As
- Texas Violet Mealy Sage
Plant type
perennial
size
- H: 3'-4'
- W: 1'-2'
planting zones
- 7a-10b
Salvia farinacea 'Texas Violet' plant details
Salvia farinacea 'Texas Violet' is a broadleaf deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In fall and summer blue flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Salvia farinacea 'Texas Violet'
- Plant type: perennial
- Plant family: lamiaceae
- Foliage: deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen green
- Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
- Flowers: blue blooms in fall and summer
GROWING CONDITIONS for Salvia farinacea 'Texas Violet'
- USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: regular - low
- Resistant to: deer
- Soil needs: well-drained
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How to Grow Salvia farinacea 'Texas Violet'
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- well-drained
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- blue
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- bees
- butterflies
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- summer
- fall
Foliage Season
- evergreen
- deciduous
- semi-evergreen
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Plant Type
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Zones
4a-9b
Size
Height: 18"-24"
Width: 16"-20"
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Plant Type
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Zones
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- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Perennial, Herb
Zones
6a-9b
Size
Height: 3'
Width: 3'
- sun
- occasional
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Plant Type
Shrub, Perennial
Zones
7b-10b
Size
Height: 2'-3'
Width: 2'-3'
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - drought tolerant
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Zones
7a-10b
Size
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Width: 18"-24"
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - drought tolerant
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