Name/Title
Blue SageEntry/Object ID
GCA23_HORT_0017Description
This pressed Blue Sage plant features a tall flower spike filled with small blue to violet flowers that grow along a square stem. The pressing process highlights its slender, gray-green leaves. The specimen is securely placed on a special type of paper with safe glue and kept in a sealed holder for protection.Plant Type
PerennialBotanical Name
Family
Lamiaceae (Mint Family)Genus
SalviaSpecies
farinaceaCommon Name
Mealycup Sage; Blue SageGrowing Conditions
Water Needs
low to mediumGrowth Rate
mediumLight/Sun Exposure
Full SunSoil Type
well-drained; sandy or loamySoil pH
slightly acidic to neutralClimate Zone
USDA 7–10 (annual in cooler zones)Leaf/Foliage
Leaf/Foliage Color
gray-greenNotes
lanceolate leaves; aromaticBloom
Bloom Colors
blue; violet; white (cultivars)Flowering Season
spring–fallNotes
long-blooming spikesMaintenance
Pruning
cut back by one-third after first flushDeadheading
recommended to extend bloomShearing
tolerates midseason shearingNotes
heat tolerant; good for pollinatorsPests/Diseases
Pest/Disease Notes
generally pest-free; occasional whiteflyTreatment Notes
monitor; improve air flowPropagation
Propagation Type
seed; cuttingsNotes
softwood cuttings root readilyAcquisition
Acquisition Method
BequestDate
Sep 8, 2025Aquired From
E GarzaPlace
* Untyped Place
Glenwood CemeteryNotes
2025.001Create Date
August 20, 2026Update Date
October 14, 2026