Salvia farinacea
Mealycup sage stands out with clean upright growth and flower spikes in blue, purple, and white hues. Suitable for mass planting and displays excellent heat resistance.
Growing Guide & Production Protocols
Cultivation & Growing Guidelines
Salvia farinacea, commonly known as ‘mealycup sage’, is part of the Lamiaceae family and is admired for its tall spikes of deep blue to violet flowers and silvery-green foliage. This heat- and drought-tolerant perennial, often grown as an annual, thrives in full sun, well-drained soil, and moderate fertility. Perfect for pollinator-friendly gardens, mixed containers, and landscape borders, it provides season-long color and structure with minimal maintenance.
Stick promptly, maintain 70°F (21°C) early, cooling to 65°F (18°C). pH 5.8–6.2, EC 0.8–1.0. Feed 50 ppm N, then 100 ppm N. Fungicide at sticking and week 2; pinch for fuller habit.
For more detailed growing tips – such as sticking guidelines, recommended PGRs, and scheduling protocols – check out our Salvia farinacea Growing Tips.
Common Production Base Specs
Core agronomic requirements applying across all Salvia farinacea series.
| Crop Type | Bedding - Annuals |
|---|---|
| Growing Guide & Production Protocols | Salvia farinacea, part of the Lamiaceae family, is known for its clean, upright habit and dense spikes of mealy, blue or white flowers. This tender perennial/annual thrives in full sun, well-drained, average soil. With outstanding heat, humidity, and drought tolerance, Salvia farinacea blooms from late spring until frost, making it a favorite for landscape beds, mixed borders, and cut flower gardens that need sturdy, season-long vertical color. |
| Cultivation & Groweing guidelines | Maintain 68-72°F (20-22°C) early for rooting, then cool to 55-60°F (13-15°C) to tone and encourage compact growth. pH 5.8-6.2, EC 0.8-1.2, feed 100-150 ppm N. Allow moderate dry down between irrigations. Apply preventative fungicide at transplant. Apply Daminozide at 1,500-2,500 ppm or Uniconazole as needed for height control. |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| PGR Requirements | Moderate |
| Recommended Formats | Quarts, Gallons, Landscape |
| Flowering Season | Late Spring to Autumn |
Commercial Salvia farinacea Series Overview
Danziger offers a specialized Salvia farinacea lineup, with each series bred for specific growth habits and production goals. Danziger offers different series within this crop:
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SALLYFUN™ Series
Explore Series: SALLYFUN™ Series →- Easy to grow
- Good for combos
- Continues flowering into summer
- Excellent choice for pollinator programs
- Works well as an upright element in a combination
