Here are some facts about mealycup sage, Salvia farinacea:
Appearance:
A herbaceous perennial native to Texas, Mexico, and parts of the southwestern United States.
Grows 1.5 to 3 feet tall with upright or sprawling bushy form.
Features narrow, lance-shaped leaves with a slightly rough texture and medium to dark green color.
Showy flowers bloom in elongated spikes, with colors ranging from deep violet-blue to purple, lavender, white, and even bicolor varieties.
The calyx (flower sepals) have a powdery or grainy texture, resembling flour or meal, which gives the plant its common name.
Growing Conditions:
Prefers full sun to part shade and well-drained soil, tolerating poor soils and some drought.
Considered a low-maintenance plant, relatively pest and disease resistant.
Thrives in USDA hardiness zones 7-10, but often grown as an annual in colder climates due to its fast growth.
Can be propagated from seeds sown indoors or directly outdoors after the last frost
Other Interesting Traits:
Attracts butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds with its nectar, making it a valuable pollinator plant.
The aromatic leaves have a similar scent to culinary sage, but are not typically used for cooking.
Dried leaves can be included in potpourri for a subtle fragrance.
Deer resistant.
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