Salvia farinacea 'Sea Breeze'
Mealy Sage
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Mealy Sage (Salvia farinacea 'Sea Breeze') - Description
Vibrant spikes of color shimmering in foamy silver-white and dappled with deep sea blue. Shade tolerant but does it's best when given a little more sun. Sow seeds indoors 8 weeks before last frost. Salvia 'Sea Breeze' with it unique color combo creates fantastic opportunities in the garden and landscape setting. This Burpee exclusive is also excellent for cutting and drying.
Mealy Sage (Salvia farinacea 'Sea Breeze') - Blooming
Flowers are 2-lipped and range in color from white, yellow, salmon, pink, red and scarlet. For continued blooming, deadhead flowers.
Mealy Sage (Salvia farinacea 'Sea Breeze') - Growth
Most every sage plant thrives in full sun. Provide low to moderate humidity. Keep the soil around the roots cool. For continual harvest through winter, remove sage from the ground in late fall and pot up in containers.
Mealy Sage (Salvia farinacea 'Sea Breeze') - Planting
Plant sages in areas with good air circulation to prevent mold germination. Sow seeds of annuals in spring (don't allow the average temperature to dip below 60ºF); biennials in containers in summer; and perennials in containers in spring.
Mealy Sage (Salvia farinacea 'Sea Breeze') - Pest
Sages are susceptible to mildew and other fungal diseases. Aphids, mealybugs, spider mites and whiteflies.
Mealy Sage (Salvia farinacea 'Sea Breeze') - Interesting facts
Salvia is the largest genus in the Mint family at around 900 species. The flowers of Sage plants attract bees, hummingbirds and butterflies. Most Sages have very aromatic foliage. The genus name Salvia is derived from the Latin term "salvare" which means "to heal" or "to save".
Mealy Sage (Salvia farinacea 'Sea Breeze') - Soil and irrigation
Sages require good drainage, especially when they reach the wintertime. Freezes are more lethal when sages are sitting in soggy soils. Prefers rich loam.
