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Mealy Sage
Spikes of richly colored flowers attract butterflies to the garden and are lovely in bouquets. This variety has a tidy, compact growth habit. Plant in large groups to emphasize the vibrant blooms or in container gardens blended with black-eyed Susan and pink petunias for a marvelous display.
Companion Plants
Coneflower
Gaura
Yarrow
Plant Details
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Common name
Mealy Sage
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Botanical name
Salvia farinacea
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Variety
Evolution
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Zone
USDA Zone 7 (0°F) to USDA Zone 10 (30°F).
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Light
Sun
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Height
16-20" (41-51 cm)
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Habit
Mounded
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Feed
Use all-purpose
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Water
Weekly during dry spells
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Bloom Color
Purple
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Bloom Time
Summer-fall
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Maintenance
Mulch to reduce weeds
This plant also belongs to the following BloomIQ.com collections:
- Jack S.'s collection