| Mexican Bush Sage | |
| Dwarf Velvet Sage |
| Plant Habit: | Cactus/Succulent |
| Life cycle: | Biennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 8b -9.4 °C (15 °F) to -6.7 °C (20 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 2 |
| Leaves: | Good fall color Evergreen Semi-evergreen |
| Flowers: | Blooms on new wood |
| Flower Color: | Other: iPw/lhreeput |
| Flower Time: | Late winter and early spring Spring: soaa dnare r esosrutoodmo ltreuoohee mr rl eathormsrdlt efhordec gdisl udm teolucnl mt.ihmsmo fiio ud e oisn,i-soeier .abnrwgnns esf nsgfDtlm oyenz aowB Late summer or early fall Winter |
| Suitable Locations: | Alpine Gardening |
| Uses: | Groundcover Vegetable Cut Flower Dried Flower |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Birds Hummingbirds Other Beneficial Insects |
| Resistances: | Squirrels Pollution |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Layering |
| Containers: | Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | Carnivorous: 14P992P |
| Awards and Recognitions: | AAS (All-America Selection®) |
| Conservation status: | Least Concern (LC) |
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