Salvia farinacea

Mealycup Sage

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Herbaceous perennial often grown as annual, spikes of blue, purple, or white flowers covered in a powdery farina. Thrives in full sun with well-drained soil.
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Plant Details

Common Name Mealycup Sage
Family Lamiaceae
Genus Salvia
Species Farinacea
Variety Cultivar dependent
Origin North America (Texas/Mexico)
Blooming Spring to Fall, peak summer
Leaf Color Green with grayish tint
Sunlight Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-drained sandy loam, neutral to alkaline pH. Avoid heavy clay.

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Watering

Drought tolerant once established. Water when top inch of soil is dry. Reduce in winter dormancy.

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Sunlight & Care

Requires full sun for best flowering, tolerates light shade in hot climates.

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Fertilization

Apply balanced fertilizer monthly during growing season. Avoid excessive nitrogen to prevent leggy growth.

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Pruning

Deadhead spent blooms regularly to encourage reblooming and maintain shape.

Pest Control Aphid Spider Mite Thrip Whitefly

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 5 months
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Feb
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May
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Aug
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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
41° – 100°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 70%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
3000 – 40000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1000 – 2500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
20% – 50%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)
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Common Problems

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