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Mexican Bush Sage

Graceful 10" spikes of long-lasting, fragrant blue-purple flowers attract butterflies and hummingbirds to the garden. Outstanding in cut arrangements, fresh or dried. Complements many perennials including yarrow, coreopsis, rudbeckia and grasses.

Companion Plants

Bluebeard

Feather Reed Grass

Russian Sage

Plant Details

  • Common name

    Mexican Bush Sage

  • Botanical name

    Salvia leucantha

  • Variety

    Santa Barbara

  • Zone

    USDA Zone 9 (20°F) to USDA Zone 11 (40°F).

  • Light

    Sun

  • Height

    24-42" (61-107 cm)

  • Habit

    Shrubby

  • Feed

    Use all-purpose

  • Water

    Every other day

  • Bloom Color

    Purple, Pink

  • Bloom Time

    Winter-spring

  • Maintenance

    Protect from winter winds

This plant also belongs to the following BloomIQ.com collections:

  • Roger L.'s collection