Mealycup Sage plant profile
Salvia farinacea
An annual flower for full sun.
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When to plant
When to plant Mealycup Sage
Grow in full sun in well-drained, moist soil; it tolerates dry clay. It is reliably perennial only in the warmest zones and is grown as an annual elsewhere, blooming spring to frost. Propagate by seed or stem cuttings and prune after a long bloom to keep it compact.
The calendar shows this cited seasonal window as an approximate band. It does not convert the season into frost-adjusted dates.
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Growing conditions
- Sun
- Full sun
- Lifecycle
- Annual
- Spacing
- 12 to 36 in apart
- Hardiness
- Zones 8a to 10bFind my hardiness zone
Next steps
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Evidence trail
Evidence behind this profile
Original extension and institutional publications behind the planting, care, and safety facts on this page.
- Salvia farinacea (Blue Sage, Mealy Blue Sage, Mealycup Sage)
NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox. Supports general reference. Checked 2026-06-18.