Salvia farinacea 'Velocity Blue'
Mealycup Sage
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Mealycup Sage (Salvia farinacea 'Velocity Blue') - Description
Salvia farinacea Velocitytrade; Blue is an early bloomer that features large, dark blue flower spikes. Velocitytrade; Blue is a great performer with strong stems and dense habit. It will only reach a height of around 16" high and is pretty much grown as an annual outside of its hardiness zone.
Mealycup Sage (Salvia farinacea 'Velocity Blue') - Blooming
Flowers are 2-lipped and range in color from white, yellow, salmon, pink, red and scarlet. For continued blooming, deadhead flowers.
Mealycup Sage (Salvia farinacea 'Velocity Blue') - 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.
Mealycup Sage (Salvia farinacea 'Velocity Blue') - 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.
Mealycup Sage (Salvia farinacea 'Velocity Blue') - Pest
Sages are susceptible to mildew and other fungal diseases. Aphids, mealybugs, spider mites and whiteflies.
Mealycup Sage (Salvia farinacea 'Velocity Blue') - 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".
Mealycup Sage (Salvia farinacea 'Velocity Blue') - 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.
