Mealycup sage (Salvia farinacea 'Victoria') SAL-vee-ah fair-in-AY-see-ah Genus:  Salvia This compact perennial forms a bush less than 1.5eet tall by 1 foot wide, with indigo stems and glossy green leaves. It bears deep, navy blue flowers on medium spikes from early summer to frost. Noteworthy Characteristics:  Salvia are some of the showiest plants for containers and borders. The flowers are made up of two lips: the upper one forms a hood over whiskery stamens and the lower lip, which itself is wide and toothed. Butterflies and hummingbirds love them.  Care:  Provide moist but well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. Propagation:  Sow seed, or divide plants, in spring. Problems:  Powdery mildew, rust, stem rot, fungal leaf spots, whiteflies, aphids, mealybugs, spider mites.

Overview

Height 1 ft. to 3 ft. Spread 6 in. to 12 in. Growth Habit Clumps Growth Pace Fast Grower Light Full Sun to Part Shade Moisture Medium Moisture Maintenance Low Characteristics Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Native, Showy Flowers Bloom Time Summer Flower Color Blue, Purple Uses Beds and Borders, Container, Cut Flower, Ground Covers, Indoor Plant, Suitable as Annual Style Cottage Garden Seasonal Interest Summer Interest Type Perennials