{"product_id":"mealy-cup-sage-plant-sets","title":"Mealy-Cup Sage Plant Sets","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBring the award-winning beauty of the Texas prairies to your landscape with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMealy-Cup Sage\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eSalvia farinacea\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e), a stunning native perennial honored as the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.wildflower.org\/woty-2023\"\u003e2023 Wildflower of the Year by the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Known for its elegant spikes of violet-blue flowers, this plant adds an attractive mass of color to any garden bed, border, or naturalized area. Its name is derived from the \"mealy\" or powdery white felted hairs—known as farina—that cover the flower calyx and upper stems, creating a beautiful contrast against its gray-green, lance-shaped leaves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis 2-to-3-foot upright perennial is a resilient powerhouse, thriving in the sunny, dry conditions of the plains and prairies. With its aromatic foliage and long bloom season, Mealy-Cup Sage is a low-maintenance favorite for gardeners who want to maximize visual impact while supporting local biodiversity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left: 20px; list-style-position: outside;\"\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePollinator Magnet:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eProvides a vital nectar source that is highly attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Value to Native Bees:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eRecognized for its significant contribution to supporting native bee populations.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh Deer Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eThe aromatic foliage is naturally unappealing to deer, making it a reliable choice for areas with high grazing pressure.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrought \u0026amp; Soil Tolerant:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eOnce established, it is highly drought-tolerant and can thrive in poor, rocky, or even heavy clay soils.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShowy Seasonal Interest:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eOffers fragrant flowers and foliage that bloom off and on from May until the first frost.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePollinator-Safe:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eGrown non-GMO and free of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/content.gardenforwildlife.com\/learn\/neonicotinoids-kill-butterflies-thats-why-we-dont-use-them\"\u003eharmful neonicotinoids\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, promoting a healthy ecosystem for pollinators and wildlife.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable in sets of three, six, or 12 plants to help you create the massed color groupings this species is known for.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Choose Mealy-Cup Sage?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMealy-Cup Sage is the perfect choice for creating a water-wise garden. It is exceptionally versatile, growing as a mounded perennial in warmer climates (Zones 8-10) and serving as a hard-working annual in cooler regions. Its unique grayish-green foliage provides a sophisticated texture that contrasts beautifully with lush green plants. Because it thrives in limestone and calcareous substrates, it is a \"problem-solver\" for alkaline soils where other plants might struggle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col style=\"padding-left: 20px; list-style-position: outside;\"\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Plant in full sun for the best bloom production, though it can tolerate part shade. Prefers well-drained, dry to medium soils; avoid overly wet soil, which can make the plant leggy and weak.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Low water requirements; once established, it requires minimal supplemental watering.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e When new basal foliage appears, cut back old flower stems to keep the plant lush and encourage repeat blooming throughout the summer.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor more information on planting, view our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/content.gardenforwildlife.com\/learn\/how-to-plant-your-native-plants\"\u003eHow to Plant Your Native Plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e guide and other \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/content.gardenforwildlife.com\/learn\/tag\/planting-tips\"\u003eplanting tips\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/content.gardenforwildlife.com\/learn\"\u003eGarden for Wildlife Learning Center\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Garden for Wildlife","offers":[{"title":"3-Pack","offer_id":53266221072750,"sku":"GFW-ECOM-COL-MELCUPSAGE-3","price":34.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6-Pack","offer_id":53266221105518,"sku":"GFW-ECOM-COL-MELCUPSAGE-6","price":61.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"12-Pack","offer_id":53266221138286,"sku":"GFW-ECOM-COL-MELCUPSAGE-12","price":97.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0521\/4047\/4568\/files\/mealy-cup-sage-plant-sets-1785626.png?v=1770241032","url":"https:\/\/gardenforwildlife.com\/products\/mealy-cup-sage-plant-sets","provider":"Garden for Wildlife","version":"1.0","type":"link"}