Salvia farinacea Blue

Common Name: Mealycup Sage

Description: Salvia farinacea, commonly known as Mealycup Sage, is a perennial plant often grown as an annual in cooler climates. It features upright spikes adorned with vibrant blue flowers and mealy-white stems, adding a striking vertical element to gardens. Blooming from late spring through autumn, it thrives in full sun and well-drained soils, making it well-suited to Melbourne's climate. This low-maintenance plant is drought-tolerant once established and attracts pollinators such as bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Regular deadheading can promote continuous blooming throughout the season.

Form:

• Shrub - Medium

Mature Size:

• Height: Approximately 60–90 cm
• Width: Approximately 30–60 cm

Aspect:

• Full Sun

Flowering:

• Flowers in Spring
• Flowers in Summer
• Flowers in Autumn

Flower Colour:

• Blue

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots
• Drought Tolerant
• Attracts Pollinators
• Long Blooming Period
• Deer Resistant

Toxicity: No known toxicity to humans or animals.

Companion Plants:

• Marigolds (Tagetes spp.)
• Zinnias (Zinnia spp.)
• Petunias (Petunia spp.)
• Lantana (Lantana spp.)
• Dusty Miller (Senecio cineraria)