| Botanical name | Salvia farinacea |
|---|---|
| Plant Care |  Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day.  Semi Frost Hardy Semi Frost Hardy – Is Able to Survive Moderately Low Temperatures.  Moderate Watering Moderate Watering – Requires Regular Watering.  High Maintenance High Maintenance – Requires Regular Maintenance.  Pruning Required Pruning Required – Needs to be Pruned.  Non Indigenous Non Indigenous – Exotic to South Africa. |
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| Categories | |
| Flowers | January February October November December Plant bears spikes of violet-blue flowers in summer. |
| Common name(s) | Mealy-cup sage |
| Origin | |
| Foliage | Plant bears grey-green foliage. |
| Uses in landscape design | This perennial can be utilized as an annual in cold areas. |
Salvia farinacea (Mealy-cup sage)
- Botanical name: Salvia farinacea
- Common name(s): Mealy-cup sage
- Categories: Ground Covers and Perennials
Plant description:
This perennial can be utilized as an annual in cold areas. It grows into a mound. Grey-green foliage, and spikes of violet-blue flowers in summer.
Botanical Pronunciation: SAL-vee-uh fair-rin-NAY-see-uh
Salvia farinacea requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
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January February October November December
Plant bears spikes of violet-blue flowers in summer.
Plant bears grey-green foliage.
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