The Plant Bat

Your Friendly Neighborhood Native Plant Nut in Austin, TX

Mealy Blue Sage
Common name

Mealy Blue Sage

Scientific name Salvia farinacea
Plant type Perennial
Other Common Names Mealy Sage, Mealycup Sage
Size S (2' × 2')
Soil moisture Dry, Moist (well drained)
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Soil texture Sand, Loam, Clay, Caliche, Limestone (Calcareous)
Growth behavior Self-sows

Notes

Striking plant, popular in Austin. Finches love perching on the branches and eating the seeds.

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