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Mexican Bush Sage
Salvia leucantha
Size
Height - 4 feet
Width - 4 feet
Sun
Full sun
Plant Type
Adapted shrubby perennial,
Other common names
'Santa Barbara'
Mexican Bush Sage
BLOOMING
MONTHS
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Save Water Low to medium water required
More Color Purple and white flowers from mid-summer to fall
Attract Wildlife Flowers attract hummingbirds, butterflies and bees
Reduce Maintenance Deadhead spent flowers for more blooms
Texas Tough Mexican Bush Sage is considered a Texas Superstar Plant!
Interesting Facts
Is known for its unique purple and white flowers on long inflorescensces (flower stalks). Foliage is visually interesting; tops of leaves are dark green, while stems and undersides of leaves are whitish. Blooming period actually peaks in fall, which makes the plant an important nectar source for migrating butterflies.
Mexican Bush Sage in Frisco
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