New and Unread Tree-Mails
| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 7b -15 °C (5 °F) to -12.2 °C (10 °F) |
| Plant Height: | 48 inches |
| Plant Spread: | 18 inches |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Other: Purple & White |
| Flower Time: | Late summer or early fall Fall |
| Uses: | Suitable as Annual |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Butterflies |
| Resistances: | Deer Resistant |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger |
| Awards and Recognitions: | Texas Superstar® |
The All Things Plants Top 25 Salvias and AgastachesLet's open Salvias and Agastaches week with a look at the most popular plants in the database. 'Black and Blue', 'Golden Jubilee', and 'Hot Lips' top the list, of course.
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Mexican Bush Sage (Salvia leucantha) was a featured
Plant of the Day for April 22, 2016.
| Posted by Lavanda (TX - Zone 8a) on Mar 22, 2014 12:56 PM I have raised this lovely plant on and off for years. In my borderline zone 7b/8a, it acts as a half-hardy perennial, lasting for a few years (not more than three seasons), until a colder than normal winter takes it out for good. I then replace them. [ Reply to this comment | |
| Posted by Marilyn (Northern KY - Zone 6a) on May 26, 2013 10:13 PM "Salvia leucantha (Mexican bush sage) is a herbaceous perennial that is native to subtropical and tropical conifer forests in central and eastern Mexico. The flowers are usually white, emerging from coloured bracts. It is not frost hardy, but is often grown in warmer latitudes for its prominent arching velvety blue or purple inflorescences. [ Reply to this comment | |
| dragonfetti | On March 12, 2015 | Plant emerged Coming up from the bottom; tops does not show any sprouting. |
| dragonfetti | On September 29, 2014 | Obtained plant One gallon pot. Planted two weeks later. |
| lovesblooms | On February 19, 2015 | Seeds sown indoors |
| variegatagal | On May 22, 2018 | Deadheaded |
| variegatagal | On May 19, 2018 | Transplanted |
| variegatagal | On May 2, 2018 | Obtained plant Perennial Path Plant Farm 1035 S Trinity Rd, Denton, TX 76208 |
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| Salvia of the Day: Rosemary (Salvia rosmarinus 'Golden Rain') by Marilyn | May 19, 2018 9:25 AM | 6 |
| Salvia leucantha by NCRAS | May 12, 2018 7:18 PM | 2 |
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| Salvia of the Day: Bush Sage (Salvia leucantha 'Delilah') by Marilyn | Dec 6, 2017 8:49 PM | 1 |
| Mexican sage losing purple blossom count by gailcamhi24 | Sep 30, 2017 7:15 PM | 7 |
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