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Mealycup
Sage,
Blue
Sage
Salvia farinacea
Benth.
SAL-vee-ah
fair-en-ACE-ee-ah
Lamiaceae
Explanation
of name:
For Salvia, see S. coccinea. Farinacea means mealy.
Natural
range:
Mexico, Texas
Recognition:
Comparatively slender and fine but variable mint with blue flowers in compact
vertical spikes
Landscape
uses:
Bedding plant or border; used as an annual, or can survive up to 5 years.
Notable for long-lasting production of showy blue flowers. Escaped from
cultivation
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Botanical |
English |
FL native |
Growth form
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Flowering season
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Typical dimensions |
Suggested spacing |
Cultural conditions
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Problems |
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Salvia farinacea |
Blue Sage
Mealycup Sage |
Exotic |
Annual or perennial |
Mostly warm months,
long-flowering (CHR) |
1’-4’
(depending on cultivar) (CHR) |
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SU
(or afternoon sun protection)
WD
ME-DR-
(CHR) |
Escaped cultivation in N Central Florida (WU2) |
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