Salvia Farinacea "Blue Sage" 15cm

Salvia Farinacea

(Mealycup Sage / Blue Sage)

Botanical Name

Salvia farinacea

Common Names

• Mealycup Sage
• Blue Sage
• Victoria Blue Salvia (common cultivar name)

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Product Description

Salvia farinacea is a compact, upright flowering perennial valued for its striking blue to violet flower spikes and long flowering season. It is a favourite in garden beds, borders, containers, and mass plantings, adding bold colour and structure. This hardy plant is heat-tolerant, drought-resistant once established, and highly attractive to bees and butterflies, making it an excellent choice for water-wise and pollinator-friendly gardens.

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Size When Fully Grown

• Height: ± 40–70 cm
• Width: ± 30–45 cm
• Grows in a neat, clump-forming habit.

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Best Growing Conditions

• Light: Full sun
  • Performs best with at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily.
• Soil: Well-drained soil
  • Adaptable to sandy or loamy soils; avoid heavy, waterlogged ground.
• Watering: Moderate
  • Water regularly during establishment; drought tolerant once established.
• Climate:
  • Thrives in warm to hot climates
  • Suitable for most South African regions, including inland and coastal areas.
• Maintenance: Low
  • Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming.

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Best Planting Season & Growth Cycle (South Africa)

• Best Time to Plant: Spring
• Active Growing Season: Spring to autumn
• Flowering Season: Late spring through summer and into autumn
• Seasonal Note: Grown as a tender perennial or annual in colder regions.