mealy sage
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An upright perennial grown as an annual, with lance-shaped silvery green foliage, hairy on the reverse, and slender racemes of small blue lipped flowers in summer and autumn.
Scientific classification
- Species
- mealy sage (Salvia farinacea)
- Genus
- Salvia
- Family
- Lamiaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Columnar upright
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
- 15 – 25 °C
- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of mealy sage
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of mealy sage
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mealy sage care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
- 15 – 25 °C
- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningCut back flower spikes to prolong flowering
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division in spring and by semi-ripe cuttings in summer
Growing
GrowingWill grow well in soils that are moderately fertile and moist but well-drained preferably in full sun but will tolerate some shade. Once the plant is established it will require less watering.
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely), powdery mildews, verticillium wilt and foot and root rots
Pests
Generally pest-free
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