Salvia Leucantha 17cm Pot

Salvia Leucantha 17cm Pot
Common Name: Mexican Bush Sage

Salvia leucantha is a striking, long-flowering perennial shrub known for its soft, velvety purple flower spikes with contrasting white or lilac bracts. This highly ornamental salvia produces masses of blooms from late summer through autumn, creating bold texture and colour in sunny garden spaces. It is drought tolerant once established and is a favourite for pollinators.

Indigenous: No – Native to Mexico and Central America
Growth Habit: Bushy, arching perennial shrub
Foliage: Narrow, grey-green aromatic leaves
Flowers: Soft velvety purple spikes with white or lilac bracts
Position: Full sun
Watering: Low to moderate; drought tolerant once established
Soil: Well-draining soil; prefers light, sandy conditions
Wildlife: Highly attractive to bees, butterflies, and pollinators
Uses: Borders, mass planting, cottage gardens, feature planting, waterwise gardens, pollinator gardens, cut flower use