Salvia farinacea

Salvia farinacea is a popular bedding annual with tall spikes of deep blue flowers that bloom in late summer to fall. It attracts hummingbirds and butterflies.

Try Salvia farinacea with other late-blooming annuals like cosmos and zinnia. It makes a good cut flower.

Salvia farinacea is a native wildflower in Texas and Mexico. It is hardy in zones 8-10. Grow it as an annual elsewhere. Also called Mealycup Sage or Mealy Sage. Deer resistant.

height 20" spacing 12"

Sowing Salvia farinacea Seeds

Start salvia seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost date. Barely cover the seeds with soil. Full sun.