Plant Facts
Scientific Name | Salvia leucantha |
Principal Common Name | Mexican Bush Sage |
Common Name(s) | Sage |
Synonym | |
Description | Mexican Sage is a shrubby perennial with deep purple flower spikes and gray green velvety foliage blooming in fall. |
General Comments | This is a fast growing open shrub that blooms in late fall through spring. |
Origin | |
Nativity | Mexico |
Height Range | 10 - 0 FT |
Spread Range | 3 - 0 FT |
Flower Showy | Y |
Warning | |
Sunset Zones | 9 : 14 : 15 : 16 : 17 : 19 : 20 : 21 : 22 : 23 : 24 |
USDA Zones | |
Leaf Color | Gray-Green |
Leaf Texture | Velvety |
Form | Shrub |
Flower Color | Purple |
Flower Time | Fall : Winter |
Months | |
Ease of Growing | Easy |
Light Preferences | Sun (minimum 8 hours direct sun) |
Soil Preferences | Well-drained |
Watering Preferences | Sparse |
Outstanding Features | Attracts Butterflies : Color : Flower : Leaf |
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