This Mexican native has narrow, aromatic gray-green leaves with wooly white undersides. The velvety purple flower spikes produced during the spring and summer attract hummingbirds. Plant in filtered sun and provide moderate irrigation in the summer. Prune to the ground in early spring to remove frost-damaged foliage and encourage fresh growth.
Salvia leucantha (Mexican Bush Sage)
Salvia leucantha
Mexican Bush Sage
This Mexican native has narrow, aromatic gray-green leaves with wooly white undersides. The velvety purple flower spikes produced during the spring and summer attract hummingbirds. Plant in filtered sun and provide moderate irrigation in the summer. Prune to the ground in early spring to remove frost-damaged foliage and encourage fresh growth.
| Plant Type | Shrub |
| Exposure | Partial Shade |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Hardiness Zone | Zone 9 (20° F) |
| Flower Color | Blue |
| Flower Season | Spring, Summer |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Height | 4 (ft) |
| Spread | 4 (ft) |
| Spacing | 2' - 3' (ft) |
| Characteristics | Fragrant |
| Attracts | Bees, Hummingbirds, Pollinators |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Edging |
| Tolerance | Deer, Heat |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil PH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Image by: Monrovia
Image by: Monrovia
Image by: Monrovia
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