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Salvia farinacea
Also Known As
- Mealy Blue Sage
- Mealycup Sage
Plant type
shrub, perennial
size
- H: 3'
- W: 3'
planting zones
- 7b-10b
Salvia farinacea plant details
Salvia farinacea is a broadleaf deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial shrub with green foliage. In fall and summer blue flowers emerge. Attracts 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. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Salvia farinacea
- Plant type: perennial shrub
- Plant family: lamiaceae
- Foliage: deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen green
- Mature size: 3 FT wide, 3 FT tall
- Flowers: blue blooms in fall and summer
GROWING CONDITIONS for Salvia farinacea
- USDA Zones: 7b - 10b
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: regular - low
- Resistant to: deer, heat
- Soil needs: well-drained
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How to Grow Salvia farinacea
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- well-drained
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- blue
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- butterflies
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- summer
- fall
Foliage Season
- evergreen
- deciduous
- semi-evergreen
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Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
7a-10b
Size
Height: 3'-4'
Width: 2'-4'
- sun
- regular - drought tolerant
aka Salvia cacaliaefolia, Salvia cacaliifolia, Cacalia Sage
Plant Type
Shrub, Perennial
Zones
9a-10b
Size
Height: 2'-4'
Width: 2'-4'
- sun - mostly shade
- regular
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aka Chiapas Sage
Plant Type
Shrub, Perennial
Zones
8a-10b
Size
Height: 3'
Width: 3'
- sun - mostly sun
- regular
aka Chia
Plant Type
Herb, Annual / Biennial
Zones
1-12
Size
Height: 4"-20"
Width: 4"-12"
- sun
- regular - drought tolerant
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