How to Grow and Care for Mealycup sage

Mealycup sage, also known as Blue salvia, Mealy sage, Blue sage

Mealycup sage are a popular choice for gardeners due to their drought tolerance and ability to thrive in a range of sunlight conditions, from full sun to partial shade. Special care points for mealycup sage include deadheading spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming and monitoring for mealybugs, which can be a common pest. Regular watering during dry spells will keep mealycup sage vibrant, maintaining its signature spiky blooms.

Watering schedule: Every week

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing Mealycup sage

Toughness	High
Care Level	Medium
Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Perennial, Annual, Biennial
Watering Schedule	Every week
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil pH	6-7
Planting Time	Spring
Hardiness Zones	8-10

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Varieties of Mealycup sage

Mealycup sage 'Fairy Queen'

Mealycup sage 'Fairy Queen' boasts striking violet-blue spikes of flowers, which rise elegantly above its gray-green foliage. This heat-tolerant perennial thrives in sun-drenched environments, attracting pollinators while resisting drought. Its elongated blooms create a visually appealing contrast against the lance-shaped leaves, making mealycup sage 'Fairy Queen' a captivating addition to any garden space.

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Mealycup sage reaches a stature of approximately 2 to 3 feet (60 to 90 cm) in height and spans 1 to 2 feet (30 to 60 cm) in width, forming robust, rounded clumps. This herbaceous perennial is characterized by erect, squared stems typical of the Lamiaceae family. Its foliage consists of opposite, ovate-lanceolate leaves with pronounced coarsely serrated edges and a notable aromatic quality. Floral displays include eye-catching spikes bearing zygomorphic corollas with a prominent lower lip, displaying a vivid blue-purple hue. These flower spikes are composed of small, tightly arranged flowers set inside short, cup-like chalices with inconspicuous teeth.