Botanical Name: Salvia farinacea
Common Name: Mealy Blue Sage
This beautiful native plant is very drought-tolerant. It is a dependable bloomer even in times of drought or on shallow, poor soils. Aromatic scent protects this plant from deer. This salvia has been used as a healing plant, and the leaves make a refreshing tea. Blooms from April through October. Reaches a height of 1-3ft tall. Texas Native.
Light: Full Sun
Water: Low to Moderate
Soil: Sandy, Loam, Clay, Caliche