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Mealy blue sage

Salvia farinacea

Mealy blue sage (Salvia farinacea) is a perennial in the — family. Native range includes OK — verified against the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center native distribution database. Hardy in zones 4a–11b. Mature size 6"–3'. Blooms Apr–Oct.

// QUICK FACTS
Family
—
Group
perennial
Native range
Native to CT, FL, LA, NM, OH, OK, TX
USDA hardiness
Zones 4a–11b
Mature size
6"–3'
Sun
Full sun
Water
Low · xeric
Bloom
Apr–Oct
Wildlife value
Pollinator and wildlife support
Ecological role
native species profile
Mealy blue sage (Salvia farinacea)
Salvia farinacea — Mealy blue sage. Photo via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0).

Field Notes

[ growing · ecology · siting · care ]

Mealy blue sage (Salvia farinacea) is a perennial in the — family. Native range includes OK — verified against the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center native distribution database. Hardy in zones 4a–11b. Mature size 6"–3'. Blooms Apr–Oct. Low water use makes it a strong candidate for xeric and drought-conscious plantings.

Why it's on this list: native species profile. Native-range data from the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center (NPIN), cross-checked against iNaturalist observations. Part of Rooted Revival's regional native plant catalog — true natives for Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri and Kansas.

Companion Planting

[ guild · polyculture · cross-layer pairings ]

In the same native range, mealy blue sage pairs naturally with: Broadleaf Arrowhead (Sagittaria latifolia), Butterfly Milkweed (Asclepias tuberosa), Cardinal Flower (Lobelia cardinalis), Common Evening Primrose (Oenothera biennis).

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