Salvia farinacea
Also called the mealycup sage, “Blue Victory’ has a wonderfully long bloom period, and looks incredible with its deep violet-purple flowers. Does well in hot, humid climates and is fairly drought tolerant once established. A perennial in USDA zones 8-10, although usually grown as an annual. Plants grow up to 20″ tall, 10″-18” wide, and produce flowers that bloom from summer to frost. Prefers full to partial sun exposure. Attracts pollinators and is deer resistant. Botanical Interests’® Blue Victory Salvia Seeds have been verified by The Non-GMO Project.
Outdoors: Sow 1-2 weeks after your average last frost date.
Indoors: Sow 8-10 weeks before your average last frost date; ideal soil temperature for germination is 70°–80°F.
