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Perennial · Deer-resistant
Mealy Blue Sage
Salvia farinacea
Also called: Mealycup Sage
Spikes of soft blue that hum with bees from spring to frost. Unfussy, self-seeding, and one of the most reliable native perennials for a sunny Texas bed.
Growing & care
Shear spent spikes to keep it blooming. Tolerates clay and drought. Let a few seed heads stand to reseed for next year.
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In bloom: Apr–Oct · Colors: blue, purple
Where to buy
Look for mealy blue sage (Salvia farinacea) at: Prairie Moon Nursery, native Texas nurseries, Eden Brothers seed.
Buying nursery-propagated natives — never collected from the wild — keeps
wild populations intact. Ask any seller where their stock comes from.
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