Salvia farinacea 'Blue Bedder' (Mealy Cup Sage) is a richly colored, multi-branched Salvia variety with profuse flowering spikes, packed with deep violet-blue flowers on steel blue, squared stems. Blooming profusely from late spring to frost, the upright flowering stems rise above the bushy foliage of lance-shaped, gray-green leaves. An excellent garden performer that adds beauty and long-lasting color to borders and containers.

• Typically grows in thick, round clumps, up to 24-36 in. tall (60-90 cm) and 12-18 in. wide (30-45 cm)
• Thrives in full sun to light shade in average to rich, evenly moist, well-drained soils. Drought and poor soils are tolerated.
• Prized by gardeners for its ornamental blossoms, it provides a welcomed vertical accent to beds, borders as well as containers.
• Highly popular for its long-lasting flowers that make excellent cut flowers and compliment any dried arrangements, Salvia farinacea is among the most rewarding plants in the summer garden.
• Easy to grow, low maintenance, relatively pest, and disease free, attracts butterflies and hummingbirds, and blends nicely with any other annuals or perennials for the best effect!
• Tends to be ignored by deer and rabbits.
• Perennial in hardiness zones 8-10, it may be grown as an annual in cooler areas.
• Deadheading increases flower production
• May be grown from seeds, starting indoors 10-12 weeks prior to the last spring frost date.