Mexican sage

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Mexican Sage, scientifically known as Salvia leucantha, is a captivating herbaceous perennial that enchants with its spikes of exquisite flowers. Also referred

No plant takes the heat better than this easy-care, beautiful blooming bush. Learn how to grow Texas sage (Leucophyllum frutescens) in your own garden.

Salvia leucantha Salvia leucantha or Mexican Bush Sage is a bushy evergreen sub-shrub that's valued for its flowers that are borne over a long flowering period. The flowers are purple or white and are borne on erect spikes from winter through till spring. It can be used as a flowering hedge or a good medium sized mid to back border plant. It can handle moderately dry conditions and is generally very easy to grow, being tolerant of some periods of shade throughout the day.

Need something for late summer impact in the border? This sturdy Salvia delivers wands of felted purple calyces tipped in snow-white flowers.

Salvia, Salvia: "Savior Among Plants" Ornamental sage, better known as salvia, comes in more than 900 varieties of every size and shape, whether as tender

There are certain plants that people will always ask about when they visit. In the fall, nearly everyone who walks in my door asks about the Mexican bush sage.

The Mexican bush sage is one of the top flowering garden shrubs in landscapes and gardens across the Inland Empire. It is a medium size mounding shrub comprised of numerous basal stems growing quickly to 3-5 ft. high and 4-6 ft. wide. Foliage is comprised of long and narrow leaves, 3-6 in. long, 1/2 in. […]

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Santa Barbara Mexican Bush Sage is a compact version with the same rich purple flowers that attract flocks of hummingbirds. Water-wise. Full sun. Zone: 9 – 11