Mealy Cup Sage 'Fairy Queen', Mealycup Sage 'Fairy Queen', Farinaceous Sage 'Fairy Queen'
Salvia farinacea ‘Fairy Queen’ (Mealy Cup Sage) is a compact, multi-branched Salvia variety with dense flowering spikes, packed with sapphire blue flowers adorned with a small white spot. Blooming profusely from late spring to frost, the upright flowering stems rise above the bushy foliage of narrow, deep green leaves. An excellent garden performer that adds beauty and long-lasting color to borders and containers.
Hardiness |
8 - 10 |
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Heat Zones |
1 - 12 |
Climate Zones | 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2 |
Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Lamiaceae |
Genus | Salvia |
Common names | Sage, Mealy Cup Sage |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall |
Height | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
Spread | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
Spacing | 15" (40cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Dried Arrangements, Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Showy |
Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Rabbit, Dry Soil, Clay Soil |
Attracts | Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
Garden Uses | Banks And Slopes, Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers, Wall-Side Borders |
Garden Styles | Mediterranean Garden, Informal and Cottage, Coastal Garden, City and Courtyard |
Hardiness |
8 - 10 |
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Heat Zones |
1 - 12 |
Climate Zones | 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2 |
Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Lamiaceae |
Genus | Salvia |
Common names | Sage, Mealy Cup Sage |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall |
Height | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
Spread | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
Spacing | 15" (40cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Dried Arrangements, Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Showy |
Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Rabbit, Dry Soil, Clay Soil |
Attracts | Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
Garden Uses | Banks And Slopes, Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers, Wall-Side Borders |
Garden Styles | Mediterranean Garden, Informal and Cottage, Coastal Garden, City and Courtyard |
How many Salvia farinacea ‘Fairy Queen’ (Mealy Cup Sage) do I need for my garden?
Plant | Quantity | |
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Salvia farinacea ‘Fairy Queen’ (Mealy Cup Sage) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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