What is a tender perennial salvia
Salvia farinacea, or mealycup sage, is a tender perennial hardy to zone 6 (it may overwinter in colder areas with some protection). Two cultivars are Victoria Blue and Victoria White, both 18 to 24 inches tall.Mealycup sage makes a good cut flower and also dries well, retaining its blue color.here are more than 900 species of salvia, including shrubs, herbs, perennials and annuals. Like other members of the mint family, the salvia's leaves are directly opposite each other on a four-sided stem.