Common names:
Mealy Sage
Salvia
Mealy Cup Sage

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Grass/Grass-like
Life cycle: Other
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Wet
Mesic
Dry Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 9b
Leaves: Broadleaf
Flowers: Inconspicuous
Blooms on new wood
Flower Color: Multi-Color
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
Late summer or early fall
Winter
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Suitable Locations: Beach Front
Uses: Dye production
Will Naturalize
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Resistances: Gophers/Voles
Drought tolerant
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Conservation status: Least Concern (LC)

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Comments:
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