Mealycup sage typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.
mealycup sage
Salvia farinacea 'Fairy Queen'
Mealycup Sage (Salvia farinacea 'Fairy Queen') is an easy-to-grow, drought-tolerant perennial. It produces a profusion of deep blue to lilac-pink flowers with velvety, white-bordered blooms. The flower spikes emerge in late summer and can last for months. 'Fairy Queen' is an excellent long-blooming perennial, requiring little care in the garden and making for easy maintenance. With its airy branching habit, this compact plant provides a stunning display in any sunny location. Its fragrant foliage makes it a great choice for porch or patio plantings. Its beauty and resilience make it an excellent choice for any garden.
Cycle:
Herbaceous Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Division,Cutting,Seed Propagation,Layering Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
8 - 10
Flowers:
Sapphire blue with white spots Flowers
Sun:
Full sun,part shade
Leaf:
Yes
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Low
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Mealycup sage should be watered on a regular basis to keep the soil moist, but not saturated. It should receive at least 1 inch of water per week during the spring and summer when the plant is actively growing. In the winter months, water should be reduced so the soil is allowed to dry out a bit between waterings. Avoid over-watering to prevent root rot and fungal diseases. Be sure to water the plant at its root zone and not its foliage.
sunlight
Mealycup sage (Salvia farinacea 'Fairy Queen') is a plant that thrives in a full sun environment. This plant should receive at least 8 hours of sunshine each day. Morning sun is preferred for developing strong colors, while afternoon shade can be beneficial when temperatures rise. This plant will also do well in light shade, but can become leggy when grown in too much shade.
pruning
Mealycup Sage should be pruned in the early spring, before new growth appears. Deadheading (removing any spent flowers) can also be done throughout the growing season once flowering has started to keep the plant looking neat and tidy. If the plant is becoming too large or unruly, shaping pruning can be done in the summer after flowering has ceased. This includes cutting back stems that have grown too long and removing any dead branches. Pruning should be done lightly as Mealycup Sage does not require excessive pruning and it can take some time for the plant to recover.
Season
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Starts Flowering
Starts Flowering
Mealycup sage typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.
