Salvia leucantha

Mexican Bush Sage, Purple Sage

Family: Lamiaceae Mint


Type Annual, perennial
USDA Hardiness range n/a
Exposure Full sun
Bloom color Lavender, pink, purple
Bloom time Late Spring to Early Winter
Water needs Dry to moist
Landscape uses Container, foundation, seashore, specimen
Height 6' to 10' / 1.80m to 3.00m
Spread 10' to 15' / 3.00m to 4.60m
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