Salvia farinacea

Growing Guide, Production Protocols, and Danziger Series Overview

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 Growing Tips.

Commercial Salvia Series Overview

Danziger offers one dedicated series within this crop:

• SALLYFUN™
  Danziger’s SALLYFUN™ series combines strong, upright spikes with vibrant flower colors and excellent branching. Uniform growth and extended bloom time make it ideal for premium landscape programs and retail displays, providing reliable garden performance in sunny, dry conditions.

For more cultural tips, rooting guidelines, and crop timing, visit our product pages.