Limelight Mexican Sage
Salvia Mexicana 'Limelight'
Overview
The Salvia mexicana 'Limelight' is a vibrant perennial herbaceous plant, celebrated for its striking purple flowers and contrasting lime-green calyces. It typically reaches a height of 3 to 5 feet and a spread of 2 to 3 feet. This sage variety enjoys full sun to partial shade and thrives in well-drained soil, providing a continuous bloom from late summer to frost. Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies, adding dynamic wildlife interest.
Culture
- Sun
- Full, Half
- Water
- Medium
- USDA zones
- 8–10
Shape & size
Classification
- Type
- Shrub
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Climate
- Temperate
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