Salvia leucantha Mexican Sage Mexican Salvia: FPS527/FP527, 8/2007

Abstract

This document provides an overview of the Mexican sage (Salvia leucantha), an herbaceous perennial known for its attractive rose-purple flowers and gray-green foliage. It details the plant’s characteristics, including its height, spread, growth rate, and leaf arrangement. The document also covers the plant’s preferred growing conditions, such as full sun and well-drained soil, and its moderate drought tolerance. Additionally, it highlights the plant’s uses in landscaping, its appeal to hummingbirds and butterflies, and its propagation methods. The Mexican sage is noted for its ornamental features and lack of serious pest issues. Original publication date October 1999.