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Mealy Blue Sage
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Mealy Blue Sage

Salvia farinacea
In the United States: Native · also called Mealy Sage, Mealycup Sage

Produces abundant nectar that attracts honey bees and supports foraging during summer dearth periods. Blooms continuously on upright spikes from late spring until frost with deadheading. Drought-tolerant once established and prefers well-drained soils in full sun.

Nectarmedium
Pollenlow
Bloom (US) May–October
Duration~5 months
TypePerennial
Sunfull

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