Mealy Blue Sage

Mealy Blue Sage (Salvia farinacea) is an outstanding evergreen Texas herbaceous in the Lamiaceae (Mint Family). Typically reaching 1 ft. in height with a spread of 1 ft., it is native across the Central Great Plains, Chihuahuan Deserts, Cross Timbers, East Central Texas Plains, Edwards Plateau, Gulf Coast Prairies and Marshes, Southern Texas Plains, Texas Blackland Prairies, and Western Gulf Coastal Plain. Its dense, persistent foliage provides year-round thermal cover, privacy screening, and evergreen architectural structure. During spring, summer, and fall, the plant produces delightfully fragrant, blue flower clusters. Flowering is followed by nutlets that add vibrant visual contrast and seasonal interest. It plays a vital ecological role as a rich nectar source for Central Texas pollinators, including native bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Thriving in clay, limestone, loam, sand, and well drained, Mealy Blue Sage demonstrates outstanding hardiness once established. It requires minimal supplemental water and adapts seamlessly to drought conditions. It features high deer resistance.