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Salvia leucantha 'Santa Barbara'

Mexican Sage

  • »  Dwarf form of the popular perennial
  • »  Velvety purple flowers on spikes
  • »  Drought and heat tolerant

  • Category:Perennial
  • Hardiness Zone:7-10
  • Height:3-4 ft
  • Spread:3-4 ft
  • Bloom Color: Purple
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Attributes
Container
Drought Tolerant
Edging
Evergreen
Mass Planting
Critter Resistance
Deer Resistant
Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage Color
Green
Habit
Upright
Season of Interest (Flowering)
Fall
Summer
Soil Moisture
On the Dry Side
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Salvia leucantha 'Santa Barbara'

Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. For a formal appearance, shear annually after flowering.