mealycup sage
Salvia farinacea
USDA zones8 to 10
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry to moist soil
Size1 to 3 feet tall12 to 24 inches wide
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Herb
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- Violet blue
- Foliage color
- Green
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
Mealycup sage (Salvia farinacea) is a perennial for borders, containers, cottage gardens, and pollinator gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 8, or down to 10°F (-12°C). This plant likes full or part sun and dry to moist soil of most types. Deer and rabbits rarely make it their first choice. Violet blue flower spikes attract hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies. Cut the old flower stems back when new basal leaves appear to keep the plant lush.
Pairs well with Sundrops, Blue-eyed grass, and Purple top.
Native range
Texas and Mexico.