Mealycup sage (Salvia farinacea)
Family: Lamiaceae
Salvia farinacea is popular in gardens worldwide, from cool temperate climates to the tropics. Whether grown as an annual or perennial, it flowers from late spring until autumn. The species is native to the United States, and several cultivars are available with considerable variation in plant size.
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Tags:
annual, border, flower, ornamental, perennial, sun
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Cultivation: Medium-sized annual for USDA hardiness zones 3 to 7. Grows best in partial to full sun with moderate moisture. May be grown as a perennial in zones 8 to 10.
Size: Reaches 1' to 3' (30 cm to 90 cm) tall with a spread of 1' to 2' (30 cm to 60 cm).
Flowering: Blooms from late spring through early fall.
Propagation methods: division, cuttings, seeds.
Size: Reaches 1' to 3' (30 cm to 90 cm) tall with a spread of 1' to 2' (30 cm to 60 cm).
Flowering: Blooms from late spring through early fall.
Propagation methods: division, cuttings, seeds.