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Salvia farinacea (Mealycup Sage)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 32713



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Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Lamiales
Family: Lamiaceae
Genus: Salvia
Species: Salvia farinacea
 
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Plant Types edit
  • Deciduous
  • Perennial
Zones / Hardiness edit
  • 5a (to -15 F / -26 C)
  • 5b (to -10 F / -23 C)
  • 6a (to -5 F / -21 C)
  • 6b (to 0 F / -18 C)
  • 7a (to 5 F / -15 C)
  • 7b (to 10 F / -12 C)
  • 8a (to 15 F / -9 C)
  • 8b (to 20 F / -7 C)
Height (Maximum) edit
  • 1 1/2 to 2 feet (45 to 60 cm)
Spread (Maximum) edit
  • 1 to 1 1/2 feet (30 to 45 cm)
Flowering Start edit
  • April
Flowering End edit
  • November
Leaf Colour edit
  • Green - Medium
Leaf Shape edit
  • Lanceolate
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Suitable For edit
  • Border/Bed
  • Container/Patio
  • Cottage Garden
  • Flower Arranging/Drying
Sun Exposure edit
  • Full Sun
  • Partial Shade
Soil Types edit
  • Well-drained
  • Clay / Heavy
Soil pH edit
Bloom Colour edit
  • Blue
  • White
Wildlife Value edit
  • Bees
  • Butterflies (nectar source)
Propagation Techniques edit
  • Seed
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Contributors For This Plant
toni (36069)
Netty (13946)
Kay (765)

Plant suggested by: toni (36069)


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Kay (765) wrote on Feb 01 2010
Rating for this plant:
Pretty blue flowers,sun loving

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