Mealy Cup Sage
Mealy Cup Sage
–
Salvia farinacea
Victoria Sage; Mealy Cup Sage, Mealycup Sage, Duelberg Sage
1
–
3 feet
1
–
2 feet
Southwest U.S. and Mexico
Central Texas
Texas
Full Sun
Part Sun/Shade
Low
Flowering
Birds
Hummingbirds
Previous
Next
About This Plant
Sun/part shade. An herbaceous perennial; it appears in spring with blue flower spikes all summer long. A short-lived perennial, it normally freezes back down to the ground in winter.
Mealycup sage has been widely used in horticulture, with many, many selections and cultivars available: ‘Henry Duelberg’ is a famous selection from a cemetery in Round Top, and ‘Augusta Duelberg’ is a white-flowered variety from the same location. ‘Victoria’ is dark-flowered and large-leafed; ‘Evolution’ is a compact version.
Maintenance
Cut back by a third as needed in spring and summer.
Features
Plant Type:
Perennial
Size:
1-3' H, 1-2' W
Sunlight Requirements:
Full Sun, Part Sun/Shade
Soil Types:
Clay, Sandy, Thin, Well drained
Wildlife:
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Flower Color:
Blue, White
Bloom Time:
March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November
Freeze Hardy:
Yes
Invasive:
No
Caution:
None
Coupon Eligible:
This plant goes well with
Berberis trifoliolata
Melampodium leucanthum
Dianthus barbatus
Engelmannia peristenia
Salvia microphylla
Salvia leucantha
Hesperaloe parviflora
Salvia farinacea x longispicata 'Indigo Spires'
Dichondra argentea
Cercis canadensis var. texensis
- List Item #1
- List Item #2
- List Item #3
Recent Posts
