Salvia leucantha ‘Santa Barbara’
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Santa Barbara Mexican Bush Salvia
| Evergreen-Deciduous | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Overall Mature Size | Small |
| Also Grown As | Bush |
| Mature Height & Spread | 2-3' x 3-5' |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Shade |
| Water | Low water |
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Bloom Time | Spring, Summer, Fall |
| Special Features | Attracts Hummingbirds, Butterflies, Bees, Deer Resistant, Coastal Conditions, Low Water Use |
| Container Sizes | #1, #5 |
| Natural Growth Habit | Mounding |
| 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 growth habit to 2-3’ tall x 3-5’ wide. This highly popular, long-blooming variety forms a soft rounded-mound of narrow, grayish-green leaves with whitish-colored undersides, and is accented with abundant spikes of velvety purple flowers that rise above the 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
