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Salvia farinacea 'Texas Violet'

Texas Violet Mealycup Sage

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Information by: George Hull MSN        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

Long lived Texas native, a colorful perennial thriving in the tough desert. Petite, it grows to 2-3' tall & wide with sprawling form. Herbaceous stems are lined with narrow, bright green leaves. Flower spikes are densely packed with rich violet-blue flowers. Recovers quickly in spring. Regular summer water will maintain lush foliage & flowers. Not fussy about soil. Native C&E Tx 3500-6000' rocky limestone soil. Long bloom period April thru fall. Full sun. Fast draining soil w/ humus. Winter bare

 

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Low, Medium, Extra in Summer

Growth Rate

Fast, Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.

Organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust will also break down and improve the soil.