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

Salviafarinacea

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Family
Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Salvia (SAL-vee-uh)
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Species
farinacea (far-ih-NAH-kee-uh)
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Synonym
Height

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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
Other details
Herbaceous
This plant is resistant to deer
Propagation Methods

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

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

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Foliage Color

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Bloom Characteristics

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Water Requirements
Perennials
Where to Grow

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