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Mexican Sage

Salvia Leucantha

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Overview

The Mexican Sage (Salivia leucantha) is a vibrant perennial, flourishing in full sun to partial shade. It features velvety, purple inflorescences atop 18 to 36-inch stems, with a spread of 24 to 36 inches. This drought-tolerant plant attracts pollinators with its late summer to fall blooms. Ideal for borders and hummingbird gardens, it requires well-draining soil and minimal care once established. USDA zones 7-10.

Sun Full, HalfWater LowZones 9–10Type ShrubClimate Arid
Mexican Sage (Salvia Leucantha) — and as attractants for pollinators such as bees; with its origin in Mexico and Central America, image 61

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
USDA zones
9–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Lamiaceae
Climate
Arid

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Mexican Sage (Salvia Leucantha) — It typically achieves an impressive size
Mexican Sage (Salvia Leucantha) — These flower spikes can reach up to 10 to 12 inches in length; it is a drought-tolerant species once established, image 100
Mexican Sage (Salvia Leucantha) — thriving in USDA zones 8 to 10
Mexican Sage (Salvia Leucantha) — Its long-blooming nature and showy flowers are ideal for borders; shrub with purple blooms, image 82
Mexican Sage (Salvia Leucantha) — and as attractants for pollinators such as bees; with its origin in Mexico and Central America, image 83
Mexican Sage (Salvia Leucantha) — Ideal for borders and hummingbird gardens, it requires well-draining soil and minimal care once established; this, image 70
Mexican Sage (Salvia Leucantha) — The Mexican Sage, or Salvia leucantha, is a robust perennial known for its vibrant and distinctive display
Mexican Sage (Salvia Leucantha) — The Mexican Sage, or Salvia leucantha, is a robust perennial known for its vibrant and distinctive display; the, image 49
Mexican Sage (Salvia Leucantha) — It is a drought-tolerant species once established; with a rich green color on the upper surface and a white to, image 103
Mexican Sage (Salvia Leucantha) — purple flowers in the garden; the Mexican Sage, or Salvia leucantha, is a robust perennial known for its vibrant and
Mexican Sage (Salvia Leucantha) — Its long-blooming nature and showy flowers are ideal for borders; shrub with purple blooms, image 60
Mexican Sage (Salvia Leucantha) — this hardy plant has become a favorite in a variety of climates
Mexican Sage (Salvia Leucantha) — It is a drought-tolerant species once established; with a rich green color on the upper surface and a white to pale green
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