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: | Purple Bi-Color: Purple and white |
| Flower Time: | Late summer or early fall Fall |
| Uses: | Suitable as Annual |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
| Resistances: | Deer Resistant |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Awards and Recognitions: | Texas Superstar® RHS AGM |
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 (Kentucky - 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 |
| Thread Title | Last Reply | Replies |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican Bush Sage by Mperfekt1 | Mar 18, 2021 2:26 PM | 2 |
| White salvia no pic by Miamiu | Apr 14, 2020 6:07 PM | 3 |
| Whats the name of this Plant ? by Silvanus24 | Apr 25, 2020 5:34 AM | 7 |
| Which salvias are you buying for the new year? by Miamiu | Oct 2, 2020 12:56 PM | 263 |
| What's in YOUR big box store? (Regional variability?) by Gina1960 | Apr 4, 2021 12:26 AM | 167 |
| What Are You Going To Buy For 2019? by Marilyn | Oct 9, 2020 2:04 PM | 107 |
| Bird Photos and Chat 2019 by dirtdorphins | Jul 31, 2020 7:07 AM | 2,184 |
| Can anyone identify these plants from Mission San Juan Capistrano? by jbeckwith | Jun 2, 2018 4:29 PM | 3 |
| Banner for May 22, 2018 by EscondidoCal by EscondidoCal | May 23, 2018 8:53 AM | 24 |
| Salvia of the Day: Rosemary (Salvia rosmarinus 'Golden Rain') by Marilyn | May 19, 2018 9:25 AM | 6 |
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