Unplugged So Blue salvia was the first and has been outstanding with 37 awards. Botanically speaking, it is a Salvia farinacea, commonly called a mealycup sage. Gosh, I hate that common name.

I plant something different in my containers in the front of my house, trying to find that perfect plant. Maybe it’s because ...

Selecting varieties that are native to dry, arid climates, such as desert sage (Salvia dorrii), mealy sage (Salvia farinacea) ...