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Strong spires of elegant flowers stand proud above fabulous shiny leaves, on tall, branching, square stems. The light, lilac blue of Salvia farinacea ‘Farina Silver Blue’ radiates a truly heavenly energy that instantly brightens up the space. They are brilliantly weather resistant and flower profusely for an incredible six months from late spring to the first frosts. A charismatic, herbaceous, half-hardy perennial, commonly referred to as mealy sage, native to the meadows, woodland edges, prairies and plains of Mexico, Nuevo Leon, and parts of the United States such as Oklahoma and Texas. The plant gets it common name from the powdery dust that lightly sits upon the flowers.This is the perfect choice for anyone creating their very own cutting garden. Often said to resemble Lavender, Salvia farinacea looks extraordinary in any dried or fresh flower arrangement.Plant in well-drained compost in full sun or light shade. H: 45cm, S: 30cm.
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Key Information
| Latin Name | Salvia farinacea ‘Farina Silver Blue’ YP |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Mealy Sage |
| Hardiness | H3 (-1 to -5°C) |
| Colour | Blue |
| Format | Young Plants |
| Position | Full-Sun, Part-Shade, Part-Sun |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height in Maturity (m) | 0.45 m |
| Spread in Maturity (m) | 0.40 |
| Soil Conditions | Chalk Loam Sand |
| Soil Acidity | Acid Alkaline Neutral |
| Aspect | South-facing, West-facing |
| Scented | Yes |
| Drought Tolerant | Yes |
| Good for pots | Yes |
| Good for Rockeries | Yes |
| Good for wildlife | Yes |
| Good for pollinators | Yes |
| Good for cutting | Yes |
| Good for groundcover | Yes |
