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Salvia farinacea 'Fairy Queen' is one of the most enchanting salvia varieties in the mealy sage family. This beautiful garden plant is known for its unique flowers: deep royal blue with a subtle silvery-white tip, as if each flower has been touched with a touch of light. Like other varieties in the salvia group, Fairy Queen is hardy, sun-loving, and long-blooming—but its distinctive bicolor flowers make it a stylish addition to borders and planters. A real eye-catcher with a fairytale-like appearance.
Salvia farinacea, also known as mealy sage, is native to the prairies of North America. The Fairy Queen emerged from breeding focused on color contrasts and long-lasting blooms. The result is a compact, graceful plant averaging 30–50 cm tall, with upward-growing flower spikes that continue to produce new color from early summer well into autumn.
Fairy Queen forms sturdy stems with fresh green leaves and produces numerous clusters of flowers that glow above the foliage. The flowers are a velvety blue, with silvery-white tips sparkling in the sunlight as if dewdrops have landed—the inspiration for the name Fairy Queen .
A major advantage of Salvia farinacea Fairy Queen is its rich and long flowering season. Under the right conditions, the first blooms appear as early as May or June and continue until the first frost. During this period, the plant provides a constant source of nectar for pollinators. Bees, bumblebees, and butterflies easily find Fairy Queen, making it ideal for biodiversity-friendly gardens.
If you want a garden that lives, moves and buzzes, Fairy Queen is a species that is both visually and ecologically valuable.
Unique two-tone bloom – deep blue with silver-white top
Very long flowering period from early summer to autumn
Compact and upright growing – ideal for borders and pots
Attractive to bees and butterflies
Low maintenance, suitable for beginners
Heat and drought tolerant in good soil structure
Fairy Queen is both practical and ornamental, and suitable for gardens of any scale — from large borders to city balconies.
Salvia farinacea Fairy Queen produces the most beautiful and abundant blooms in a sunny spot. The more sun, the better the plant displays its deep colors. A well-drained soil is essential; sage tolerates dry conditions better than wet soil. When grown in pots, a drainage hole is necessary, and a layer of clay pebbles can drain excess water.
Care tips:
Water regularly during warm weather, but avoid stagnation
Remove spent flowers to encourage new flower formation
Monthly fertilization during the growing season promotes abundant flowering
Light pruning in spring gives a bushy, strong start
With minimal attention, Fairy Queen continues to spread its fairytale blue fans all season long.
The striking two-tone blooms make Fairy Queen versatile. In borders, it creates vertical accents among lower groundcovers and works beautifully combined with plants with cool-leaved leaves or complementary colors. It also adds elegance and ornamental value to pots and containers.
Strong combinations are for example:
| Plant partner | Result |
|---|---|
| Salvia farinacea Evolution® White | Elegant contrast white/blue |
| Coreopsis or Rudbeckia | Sunny yellow countertone |
| Verbena bonariensis | Airy height and movement |
| Lavender or Nepeta | Harmonious purple-blue harmony |
| Echinacea purpurea | Strong play of colours with purple-pink |
Planting Fairy Queen in groups creates an undulating sea of blue with flashes of silver — soothing and vibrant at the same time.
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