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Salvia mexicana (Mexican sage) is a herbaceous shrubby perennial native to a wide area of central Mexico, growing at elevations from 2,600 to 8,500 feet (800 to 2,600 metres). It grows in tropical areas in the south and arid subtropical habitats in the north, often at the edges of forests.
Prized for its unusual color combination, Salvia mexicana 'Limelight' (Mexican Sage) is a semi-evergreen, half-hardy, bushy perennial or shrub with oval to heart-shaped, glossy bright green leaves. Blooming in fall until frost, when most flowers have finished for the season, whorls of deep blue flowers with chartreuse calyces open on long ...
Grow in fertile, well-drained soil in sun with dappled, midday shade. Water moderately in hot, dry summer climates. Will flower into spring in areas with mild, frost-free winters.
Mar 29, 2023 · Mexican bush sage plant (Salvia leucantha) is a perennial flowering plant with unique greenish silver foliage. Hardy to USDA zones 7b to 10, bush sage can also be grown as an annual in regions outside of its hardiness range.
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Salvia mexicana 'Limelight'. This unusual tender perennial displays an electric color combination when its vibrant purple-blue flowers open from bright chartreuse calyces. Fortunately, glossy, bright green leaves hold their own until the show gets started in August (and continues until frost).
Aug 1, 2024 · Mexican bush sage (Salvia leucantha) is an evergreen shrubby perennial native to Central America and Mexico. Prized for its dense, arching flower spires, it is easy to care for and requires little maintenance. Its gray-green leaves have a velvet-like texture and grow in pairs on square stems.
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"Salvia mexicana (Mexican sage) is a herbaceous shrubby perennial native to a wide area of central Mexico, growing at elevations from 2,600 to 8,500 feet. It grows in tropical areas in the south and arid subtropical habitats in the north, often at the edges of forests.
