How to prune salvia farinacea 'evolution violet'

Deadhead throughout summer; shear in midsummer if flowering slows. Snip spent flower spikes back to the nearest pair of leaves. For a full refresh, cut all stems back by one-quarter to one-third in midsummer using clean shears, then water and feed to push new growth.

Deadhead every 2–3 weeks; shear once mid-season if needed. Salvia farinacea 'Evolution Violet' (mealycup sage) blooms on new growth and stays tidy with light deadheading or shearing. Cut back spent flower spikes to encourage lateral shoots and a prolonged display. It is more drought-tolerant and self-sufficient than S. splendens, but a midsummer shear refreshes the plant noticeably.

Snip spent flower spikes back to the nearest pair of leaves. For a full refresh, cut all stems back by one-quarter to one-third in midsummer using clean shears, then water and feed to push new growth.