Mealy Sage 'Augusta Duelberg' (Salvia farinacea 'Augusta Duelberg')

Mealy Sage ‘Augusta Duelberg’

Salvia farinacea ‘Augusta Duelberg’

Other Common Names: Mealy Blue Sage

Top Pick: A Texas favorite with nonstop blooms that attracts pollinators and thrives in heat.

Quick Plant Info

• ☀️ Light: Full Sun
• 💧 Water: Low to Medium
• 🌿 Type: Perennial
• 📏 Mature Size: 2–3 ft tall × 2–3 ft wide

Description

A Texas heirloom selection with bright white flower spikes that bloom continuously and attract pollinators through the growing season.

‘Augusta Duelberg’ is a historic selection of Mealy Blue Sage known for its dense spikes of white flowers and exceptional performance in Texas landscapes. It blooms reliably from spring through fall and forms a tidy, upright clump.

🌼 Why it works

• Long, continuous bloom season
• Strong heat and drought tolerance
• Clean white color brightens plantings
• Reliable and low-maintenance

🐦 Wildlife value

A strong nectar source for pollinators, including bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.

Provides consistent floral resources throughout the growing season.

🌱 Where it thrives

Best in full sun with well-drained soil. It performs well in a wide range of garden conditions and is especially suited to low-water landscapes.

• Xeriscape and low-water gardens
• Pollinator gardens
• Sunny beds and borders

Soil: Prefers well-drained soil and adapts to a range of conditions, including clay.

✂️ Growth & maintenance

Deadheading or light trimming can encourage continued bloom and maintain a tidy appearance.

💧 Water (establishment note)

Water regularly during establishment; once established, Mealy Blue Sage tolerates dry conditions but performs best with occasional deep watering.

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