Salvia farinacea 'Henry Duelberg'

Also Known As

Henry Duelberg Sage

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 2'-3'
W: 2'-3'

planting zones

7b-9b

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Salvia farinacea 'Henry Duelberg' plant details

Salvia farinacea 'Henry Duelberg' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In fall and summer purple flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts beneficial insects and hummingbirds. Grows well with sun and occasional water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Salvia farinacea 'Henry Duelberg'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: purple blooms in fall and summer
Uses: cutting garden, easy-to-grow, long-blooming, native plant, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Salvia farinacea 'Henry Duelberg'

USDA Zones: 7b - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional
Resistant to: deer, heat
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This Greg Grant introduction produces loads of medium-dark blue spikes of tubular flowers from late spring to fall on this durable, Texas tough native. Henry Duelberg Mealy Cup Sage is larger growing than the ones found at most nurseries and will top out at about 30"H and wide. This is a wonderful drought tolerant, reliable, native perennial for the garden as well as butterflies and other pollinators.Henry Duelberg Mealy Cup Sage has been selected as a Texas Superstar for its reliable performance and garden qualities. Once again we should all thank Greg Grant for another excellent selection! This tough little sage was found growing in a cemetery with no care except for the periodic weed eater for pruning. For more about the story about the discovery of Henry Duelberg and Augusta Duelberg Mealy Cup sages see the 'External Info Link' below.