Salvia farinacea Seeds (Blue Sage)

Blue Sage (Salvia farinacea), also known as Mealy Cup Sage, is a perennial plant species native to Texas and Mexico. It is characterized by its vibrant blue flowers and silvery-gray foliage. The plant typically grows up to 2 feet tall and has a bushy, compact habit. Blue Sage is drought-tolerant and can thrive in a variety of soil types. It is hardy in USDA zones 7-10 and can be grown from Salvia farinacea seeds. This versatile and attractive plant is commonly cultivated for its ornamental value in gardens, attracting pollinators like bees and butterflies.

Growing Salvia farinacea from Seed

• Growth cycle: Perennial
• Watering: Medium
• Sunlight: Full Sun
• Suitable climates: Arid, Highland, Subarctic, Mediterranean, Semiarid
• Where to grow: Outdoors
• Flower color: Purple

Germinating Blue Sage Flower Seeds

To germinate Salvia farinacea, sow the seeds in a well-drained potting mix, cover lightly with soil, and keep the soil consistently moist. Place the pot in a warm location with indirect sunlight and expect germination within 1-3 weeks.

We source all of our Salvia farinacea seeds from a small greenhouse facility based in southeastern Maine and store them in a dark, temperature-controlled environment before shipment. You’ll find that our fresh Blue Sage seeds are much easier to germinate than the mass-produced packets of flower seeds found in stores! If you have any trouble growing Blue Sage seeds, we’re happy to send you additional gardening tips. In the (unlikely) event that your Salvia farinacea seeds do not germinate at all, we’ll give you a full refund, no questions asked.

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