Deep Ocean mealycup sage
Salvia farinacea 'Deep Ocean'
USDA zones8 to 10
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles dry to moist soil
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Clumping
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Deep Ocean' mealycup sage (Salvia farinacea 'Deep Ocean') is a perennial for borders, cut flowers, and pollinator gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 8, or down to 10°F (-12°C). This plant likes full sun and dry to moist, sandy, loamy, or clay soil. Butterflies, hummingbirds, bees, and birds visit the blooms, and the plant is drought tolerant. Deer tend to browse other plants first.
Pairs well with Statice, Creme de Cassis dahlia, and Lemongrass.