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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
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Butterflies
• Attracts Humming-birds
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.