Mealy Blue Sage, Salvia farinacea

This beautiful perennial blooms all summer with dark blue to white tubular flowers.

The flowers have a powdery or “mealy” appearance. It grows 2 to 3 feet tall and

loves the sun. This plant is in the mint family. Once established, additional water

is not needed and is considered drought tolerant. The snow had no impact on this

plant. Deadheading encourages blooming. This plant can be cut back to

encourage a bushier growth form and stays in clumps. This plant can be used as

a perennial border and is loved as a nectar plant by butterflies, bees, and

hummingbirds. The flowers have a light fragrance and make good cut flowers.

This plant propagates easily from seed and stem cuttings. The seeds can be

collected from the capsules as they dry. Be sure to spread them out in an area to

dry before placing in a paper envelope or bag. The seed needs light to germinate,

so place on the surface of the soil. This plant responds well to pruning mid-

summer. -Louise Prejean

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