General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Dry Mesic
Dry
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 8a -12.2 °C (10 °F) to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 10b
Plant Height: 20 - 30 inches
Plant Spread: 22 inches
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Fragrant
Other: Grayish-green
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Blue
Other: White bracts
Flower Time: Spring
Late spring or early summer
Summer
Late summer or early fall
Fall
Other: Deadheading flowers ensures more flowering throughout the season.
Uses: Cut Flower
Suitable as Annual
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Drought tolerant
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: PPAF

Trade name information:
Series: Sallyfun™
Trade Name: Sky Blue
Cultivar name: 'Sallyfun Sky Blue'
Common names
  • Mealycup Sage
  • Salvia

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