Salvia farinacea (Mealycup Sage) - Key Growing Information

A bed of Salvia farinacea (mealycup sage), prized for its early, bright blue flowers borne on strong, thin stems.

DAYS TO GERMINATION:

5-12 days at 75-78°F (24-26°C)

SOWING:

Transplant - Sow 6-8 weeks before planting out. Gently press seed 1/4" deep into soil but do not cover, as light is required for germination. Bottom water or mist to avoid covering seed. Harden off and transplant out after danger of frost. Direct seed - Sow in clumps of 3-4 seeds, 1/4" deep.

LIGHT PREFERENCE:

Sun/Part Shade.

PLANT HEIGHT:

18-24".

PLANT SPACING:

10-14".

HARDINESS ZONES:

Zones 8-10.

HARVEST:

For harvest either as a fresh or dried flower, harvest when the bottom 3–4 flowers have opened. Hang to dry.

SOIL REQUIREMENTS:

Average soil.

USES:

Long-lasting cut flower, and can also be dried. Excellent in beds, borders, containers, and planted en masse.

SCIENTIFIC NAME:

Salvia farinacea.

ALTERNATE NAMES:

Mealy blue sage, mealy sage, mealycup sage, blue salvia.