Flower Properties

Property	Value
English Name	Mealycup Sage
MainColor	Blue
PlantType	Herb
Growth Type	Cultivated
Season	July
ImageUrl	Salvia-003
Photographer	DP
Location	Hamilton Hall
Human Toxicity	Non_Toxic

Flower Details

Description

A perennial (often grown as an annual in the UK) with upright spikes of blue to violet flowers. Native to Mexico and Texas, it’s popular in summer bedding displays and pollinator gardens.

Distribution

Native to North America; cultivated in the UK.

Medicinal/Other Uses

Mainly ornamental. Some salvias have traditional medicinal uses, but S. farinacea is not widely used.

Edibility

Not edible.

Human Toxicity

Generally considered safe, though ingestion of large amounts may cause mild stomach upset.

Pet Toxicity

Not Toxic

Active Compounds

Flavonoids, aromatic oils.