Salvia leucantha Series
Mexican Sage with eye catching velvet flowers above dark green foliage from late spring to early winter. A very reliable, hardy and fast growing shrub. An easy to grow salvia with long lasting flowers that makes them superb container plants. Extremely versatile, plant them on the patio or in gardens, where they attract pollinators.
| Botanical Name | Salvia leucantha |
| Common Name | Mexican perennial Sage |
| Key Features | A waterwise series of Salvia available in three seperate varieties, each producing gorgeous velvet flowers on tall stems from early spring through to early winter Colours available in the series are: – Pink – White – Purple Velour |
| Size | Grows 100cm height x 100cm width. |
| Position | Prefers a well drained soil in a full sun location. An extremely hardy series, frost, heat and humidity hardy, tolerates dryness and is water-wise. |
| Description | The Mexican Sage has eye catching velvet flowers above dark green foliage almost the entire year. Providing food for pollinators and birds almost all year. |
| Cultural Notes | Prune heavily in early spring and remove spent flowers to encourage repeat flowering. |
| Landscape Ideas | A spectacular plant in containers, borders or lining garden beds and pathways. |
| Water Requirements | Low |
- Full Sun
- Hardy
- Frost Hardy
- Tolerates dryness
- Water-Wise
