Mealy sage 'Cottage Blue'

Salvia farinacea

How to grow Mealy sage 'Cottage Blue'

  • Partial Sun

  • Low

Try to plant in a location that enjoys partial sun and remember to apply water fairly sparingly. Keep in mind when planting that Cottage Blue is thought of as half hardy, so it will need cloching or fleece protection when the temperature dips.

Growing Cottage Blue from seed

Look to ensure a distance 0.98 inches (2.5 cm) between seeds when sowing - bury at a depth of at least 0.12 inches (0.3 cm) deep.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Cottage Blue about 60 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Cottage Blue

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Cottage Blue is a half hardy plant.

Harvesting Cottage Blue