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Victoria Blue' Mealycup Sage 9" Pot (Pack of 2)

Victoria Blue' Mealycup Sage 9" Pot (Pack of 2)

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Salvia farinacea 'Victoria Blue' Information Page
Salvia farinacea 'Victoria Blue'

Salvia farinacea 'Victoria Blue'

Description

Salvia farinacea 'Victoria Blue', commonly known as 'Victoria Blue' Mealycup Sage, is a stunning perennial known for its vibrant blue flower spikes and lush green foliage. It is a versatile plant that adds a splash of color to gardens and containers alike.

Suggested Uses

This plant is ideal for borders, mass plantings, and containers. It is also excellent for attracting pollinators such as bees and butterflies, making it a great choice for pollinator gardens.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Salvia farinacea 'Victoria Blue'
  • Common Name Common Name: 'Victoria Blue' Mealycup Sage
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: Typically grows 18-24 inches tall and 12-18 inches wide
  • Hardiness Zones Hardiness Zones: 8-10
  • Foliage Type Foliage Type: Herbaceous perennial
  • Bloom Time Bloom Time: Late spring to fall
  • Growth Rate Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Light Requirements Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
  • Attracts Pollinators Attracts Pollinators: Yes, attracts bees and butterflies
  • Indoor Friendly Indoor Friendly: No
  • Container Friendly Container Friendly: Yes
  • Deer Resistant Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Pet Warning Pet Warning: Non-toxic to pets
  • Fragrant Fragrant: No
  • Cut Flower Cut Flower: Yes
  • Grows Well With Grows Well With: Marigolds, Zinnias, and Cosmos

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil after the last frost date
  • Soil Moisture Soil Moisture: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged
  • Soil Type Soil Type: Prefers sandy or loamy soil
  • Humidity Humidity: Tolerates average humidity levels
  • Pruning Instructions Pruning Instructions: Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming
  • Winter Care Winter Care: Mulch in colder zones to protect roots
  • Planting Depth Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as the container
  • Fertilization Fertilization: Fertilize monthly with a balanced fertilizer
  • Special Care Special Care: Protect from strong winds to prevent damage to flower spikes
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