Salvia leucantha 'Santa Barbara'

Mexican Bush Sage, Purple Sage

Family: Lamiaceae Mint


Type Annual, perennial
USDA Hardiness range n/a
Exposure Full sun
Bloom color Purple
Bloom time Early Summer to Mid Fall
Water needs Dry to moist
Landscape uses Container, foundation, seashore, specimen
Height 24" to 36" / 60cm to 90cm
Spread 12" to 36" / 30cm to 90cm
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Semi-evergreen
Bloom attributes Suitable for cut flowers, fragrant flowers
Leaf color Silvery
Fruit color n/a
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, alkaline
Soil type Loamy
Form Upright or erect
Attributes and features Attractive foilage, native to North America, fragrant foliage