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Mealy Blue Sage - 3302

Regular price $4.00
Salvia farinacea (Lamiaceae)
A hardy, upright to sprawling perennial native to Texas, and easily grown throughout the southern portion of the United States. The densely congested violet-­blue flowers are concentrated in whorls surrounding a square stem. Prefers sandy or gravelly soil in full sun. A very drought tolerant wildflower that blooms all summer.

Suggested use: borders, cut flowers, meadows, mixtures. Miscellaneous: For best results avoid wet areas. Does not transplant well.

Average Planting Success: 70%
Height: 1 - 2 feet
Germination: 10 - 30 days
Optimum Soil Temp. for Germination: 68°F - ­75°F
Sowing Depth: 1/16"
Blooming Period: March - November
Average Seeds Per Pound: 368,000
Seeds/Pkt: 565 - covers 15 sq.ft.
1 oz Covers: 340 sq.ft.
Seeding Rate: 8 lbs. per acre

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