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Salvia
farinacea 'Victoria Blue' ~ Mealy Sage |
Salvia farinacea was brought into cultivation prior to the 1850's. It is native to Texas and Mexico.
The native species grows on rocky soil with a lot of lime. This
gives Salvia farinacea quite a tolerance for near coastal plantings. In the garden as a
bedding plant Salvia farinacea loves the well prepared soil and regular watering.
Salvia farinacea is a
perennial but really performs its best in the first season and is usually used as if it
were an annual. The native species grows to 3 or 4 feet tall and wide. The
bedding varieties of the Mealy Sage usually grow only to a foot or so. Several cultivars of
Salvia farinacea are available below.
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