Salvia Seeds – Leucantha

Salvia Seeds – Leucantha Variety produce elegant, velvety spikes of purple and white flowers that bloom profusely from late summer through fall. Commonly known in the US as Mexican Bush Sage, this perennial is admired for its ornamental beauty, drought tolerance, and ability to attract pollinators such as butterflies and hummingbirds.

Salvia Leucantha thrives in warm, sunny conditions and performs well in garden beds, borders, and containers. With its silvery-green foliage and long-lasting blooms, it brings vibrant color and texture to any garden landscape.

Features:

• Type: Perennial flowering plant

• Common Name (US): Mexican Bush Sage

• Scientific Name: Salvia leucantha

• Variety: Leucantha

• Flower Color: Purple and white

• Growth Habit: Bushy and upright

• Height: 3–4 feet (90–120 cm)

• Spread: 3–5 feet (90–150 cm)

• Soil Requirement: Well-drained sandy or loamy soil

• Sunlight: Full sun (minimum 6 hours daily)

• Watering: Moderate; drought-tolerant once established

• Bloom Time: Late summer through fall

• Special Feature: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds; deer-resistant

Specifications:

• Planting Season: Spring after last frost or early summer

• Hardiness Zones (USDA): Zones 8–10 (grown as annual in cooler zones)

• Sowing Method: Start indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost or sow directly outdoors in warm soil

• Germination Time: 14–21 days

• Germination Temperature: 70–75°F (21–24°C)

• Spacing Between Plants: 18–24 inches (45–60 cm)

• Mature Plant Height: 3–4 feet (90–120 cm)

• Best Growing Months:

  • Northern Zones (5–7): May to September

  • Mid Zones (8–9): April to October

  • Southern Zones (10–11): February to November

• Maintenance: Low; prune after blooming season to maintain compact growth

• Uses: Borders, pollinator gardens, landscape beds, and decorative pots