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Salvia leucantha

Mexican Bush Sage

Plant photo of: Salvia leucantha
Information by:         Photographer: Susan Frommer/Dave Ryden

 

Description

The Mexican sage is a bushy shrub that grows 3-4 ft. tall and wide. It has hairy white stems, gray-green leaves and velvet like purple flower spikes that bloom summer through fall. This shrub tolerates sun, light shade, little water, and is hardy to 15 d

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

1-3', 3-6'

Width Range

n/a

Flower Color

Blue, Purple, White

Flower Season

Summer, Fall

Leaf Color

Grey Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Low, Extra in Summer

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Ranch, Spanish

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Entry, Perennial Border, Foundation, Patio

Special Uses

Filler

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Lawn watering more than 5 minutes usually results in runoff. Use multiple cycle starts.