Salvia, Mealy Cup Sage, Mealycup Sage
Salviafarinacea 'Blue Frost'

Height

Spacing
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Hardiness
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Sun Exposure
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Danger
Sun to Partial Shade

Bloom Color
N/A

Bloom Time
Medium Blue
Blue-Violet

Foliage
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

Other details
Herbaceous
This plant is resistant to deer

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting
From softwood cuttings
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; direct sow after last frost

Category

Soil pH requirements
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored

Patent Information

Foliage Color

Bloom Characteristics

Water Requirements
Perennials

Where to Grow