Salvia leucantha
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Mexican Bush Salvia
| Evergreen-Deciduous | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Overall Mature Size | Small |
| Also Grown As | Bush |
| Mature Height & Spread | 3-4' x 4-5' |
| Exposure | Full sun |
| Water | Medium, Low Water |
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Bloom Time | Spring, Summer, Fall |
| Special Features | Attracts Hummingbirds, Butterflies, Bees, Deer Resistant, Low Water Use |
| Container Sizes | #1, #5 |
| Natural Growth Habit | Upright, Rounding |
| Plant Type | Perennial, Shrub |
| Sunset Garden Zones | 12-24, H1, H2 |
| Minimum USDA Hardiness Zone | 8A-10B |
Fast-growing evergreen perennial with a shrubby, upright, rounded growth habit to 3-4’ tall x 4-5’ wide. This highly-popular, long-lived perennial features attractive, narrow gray-green foliage accented with a profusion of showy, velvety-textured purple and white flower spikes that rise above the attractive foliage spring through fall, or nearly year round in mild climates. These eye-catching flowers are a favorite for butterflies and hummingbirds, and are great for fresh or dried flower arrangements. Prune in late-winter to promote a more compact growth habit. Well-suited in beds, borders, rock gardens, wildflower gardens or as an attractive container specimen. Tolerates coastal conditions and a variety of different soil types provided they’re well-drained. This grateful species requires little water once established, and prefers a full sun to partial shade exposure.
USDA Zone: 8A-10B
