Salvia, White Mealy Cup Sage, Duelberg Sage 'Augusta Duelberg'

Salviafarinacea

Family
Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Salvia (SAL-vee-uh)
Species
farinacea (far-ih-NAH-kee-uh)
Synonym
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Sun Exposure
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Danger
Full Sun
Bloom Color
N/A
Bloom Time
White/Near White
Foliage
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Other Details
Other details
Herbaceous
This plant is resistant to deer
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Soil pH requirements
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Patent Information
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Where to Grow
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Vacherie, Louisiana

Arlington, Texas

Dallas, Texas(2 reports)

Fort Worth, Texas

Jacksonville, Texas

Lubbock, Texas

Mesquite, Texas

Spring Branch, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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Vacherie, LA (Zone 9a) | April 2017 | positive

I grew mine from a pup taken May 2013. This plant was being sold at Home Depot that year, but I don't think I've seen it anywhere since ...Read More

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SPRING BRANCH, TX | September 2013 | positive

I have recently added both Augusta and Henry to my butterfly garden and they are doing well. The soil is crummy (I am working on that). ...Read More

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