Salvia farinacea (Mealycup Sage) is a sun-loving, drought-tolerant perennial native to Texas and Mexico, commonly grown as an annual in cooler climates. It features spikes of blue, violet, or white flowers from summer to frost, reaching 1.5–3 feet tall. Ideal for pollinator gardens, it thrives in well-drained soil and attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.