Economic Value
Essential oils can be extracted from the flowers of mealy sage, which is an effective disinfectant.
Beauty Improvement Value
Essential oil extracted from mealy sage can reduce oil secretion and smooth skin.
Garden Use
The mealycup sage provides ornamental blossoms when planted in vertical accents, beds, borders, and containers in cottage, Mediterranean, or public gardens. It is prized for its low maintenance, resistance to pests and animals, and attractiveness to butterflies and hummingbirds. An eye-catching plant, the mealycup sage does well when planted alongside coneflowers and zinnias.
Interesting Facts
There are some differences between mealycup sage flowers and sage flowers. Mealycup sage flowers are more like a bunch of purple ears of wheat growing upward. The large purple sea of flowers looks a little like lavender from afar.
Name Story
Mealycup sage||Mealy sage: As a member of the genus Salvia, its habit of growing vertically upwards and purple-blue florets are similar to those of ordinary sages. However, its glossy leaves distinguish it from most velvety sages, and its calyx and stems are covered with powdery white fur like powdery flour. So, it is called mealycup sage or mealy sage.
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