Salvia farinacea (mealycup sage)

General info: Salvia farinacea, commonly called mealycup sage, is a North American native perennial that thrives in evenly moist well drained soils in full sun to part shade. This clump forming perennial comes from the Texas Mexico region and can tolerate poor soils and some drought. Salvia farinacea is a shrubby perennial that grows about three feet tall. This perennial has gray green serrated leaves. The striking blooms of this Salvia are between a blue lavender purple shade.

Landscape uses: Salvia farinacea with its gorgeous blooms that are adorned with various shades of purple and blue are an excellent choice for a perennial border or cottage garden. Place this perennial in a pollinator garden to attract lots of bees and butterflies to your yard.