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Santa Barbara Sage

Salvia Leucantha 'Santa Barbara'

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Overview

The Santa Barbara Sage, Salvia leucantha 'Santa Barbara', is a compact perennial renowned for its vibrant purple and white flowers. This drought-tolerant plant thrives in full sun, reaching 18-24 inches high and wide. Its extended blooming period from late summer to frost and deer-resistant foliage make it an excellent addition to borders or as an accent plant in low-maintenance landscapes. Hardy to USDA Zone 8.

Sun Full, HalfWater LowZones 8–10Type ShrubClimate Arid
Santa Barbara Sage (Salvia Leucantha 'Santa Barbara') — The contrasting flower and calyx colors create a vivid display from late summer through fall
Santa Barbara Sage (Salvia Leucantha 'Santa Barbara') — is a compact perennial renowned for its vibrant purple and white flowersSanta Barbara Sage (Salvia Leucantha 'Santa Barbara') — is a compact and popular cultivar of the Salvia leucantha speciesSanta Barbara Sage (Salvia Leucantha 'Santa Barbara') — This drought-tolerant plant thrives in full sun, reaching 18-24 inches high and wideSanta Barbara Sage (Salvia Leucantha 'Santa Barbara') — commonly referred to as Santa Barbara Mexican SageSanta Barbara Sage (Salvia Leucantha 'Santa Barbara') — making it ideal for small to medium-sized gardens or as a mass planting for a dramatic effect

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
USDA zones
8–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Lamiaceae
Climate
Arid

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Santa Barbara Sage (Salvia Leucantha 'Santa Barbara') — The contrasting flower and calyx colors create a vivid display from late summer through fall
Santa Barbara Sage (Salvia Leucantha 'Santa Barbara') — is a compact perennial renowned for its vibrant purple and white flowers
Santa Barbara Sage (Salvia Leucantha 'Santa Barbara') — is a compact and popular cultivar of the Salvia leucantha species
Santa Barbara Sage (Salvia Leucantha 'Santa Barbara') — This drought-tolerant plant thrives in full sun, reaching 18-24 inches high and wide
Santa Barbara Sage (Salvia Leucantha 'Santa Barbara') — commonly referred to as Santa Barbara Mexican Sage
Santa Barbara Sage (Salvia Leucantha 'Santa Barbara') — making it ideal for small to medium-sized gardens or as a mass planting for a dramatic effect

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