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Mealy Blue Sage (Salvia farinacea)

Mealy Blue Sage (Salvia farinacea) is a beloved perennial known for its spikes of vibrant blue to purple flowers, attracting pollinators.

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Sunlight

Full Sun

Watering

Moderate

Soil

Well-drained, sandy, loamy, or clay soil

Temperature

Warm

Fertilizer

Low

Care Requirements

Light

Full Sun

Requires at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily.

Water

Moderate

Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings.

Soil

Well-drained, sandy, loamy, or clay soil

Temperature

Warm

Prefers temperatures between 15°C and 25°C; can tolerate heat.

Fertilizer

Low

Fertilize sparingly in spring.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Herb

Plant Category

Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Garden, Pot

Lifespan

Perennial

Plant Height

0.6-1.2 m

Spread

0.3-0.6 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

Semi-Evergreen to Evergreen in mild climates

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Simple

Flower Size

1-2 cm

Optimal Sunlight Lux

60000

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Synonyms
Salvia amabilis Kunth & C.D.Bouché
Salvia earlei Wooton & Standl.
Salvia trichostyle Bisch.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderLamiales
  • familyLamiaceae
  • genusSalvia
  • speciesSalvia farinacea
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

Rating: 0/5

Toxic for pets

No

Rating: 0/5

Edible

No

Non-toxic to humans and pets.

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