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 8–10Climate Arid

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') — 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') — is a compact and popular cultivar of the Salvia leucantha species

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') — 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

Family: Lamiaceae
Climate: Arid

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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') — 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') — is a compact and popular cultivar of the Salvia leucantha species

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') — making it ideal for small to medium-sized gardens or as a mass planting for a dramatic effect

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