Salvia farinacea
Blue Sage, Mealy Sage
Other regional names: Mealy Cup Sage +1 more
- Mealy Cup Sage
- Mealycup Sage
Also known as: Salvia amabilis Kunth & C.D.Bouché +7 more
- Salvia amabilis Kunth & C.D.Bouché
- Salvia earlei Wooton & Standl.
- Salvia farinacea subsp. farinacea
- Salvia farinacea subsp. latifolia Shinners
- Salvia farinacea var. farinacea
- Salvia farinacea var. heteranthera Brandegee
- Salvia farinacea var. latifolia Shinners
- Salvia trichostyle Bisch.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Lamiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or subshrub.
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Indigenous to North America, Salvia farinacea (commonly known as Blue Sage or Mealy Sage) is a herbaceous perennial or shrub belonging to the Lamiaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to desert or dry shrubland conditions.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Unclassified
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, South-Central U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Mexico Northeast, New Mexico, Texas
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Connecticut, El Salvador, Florida, Guatemala, India, Louisiana, Ohio, Oklahoma, Trinidad-Tobago, Venezuela