Mexican Bush Sage

Salvia leucantha

Mexican Bush Sage (Salvia leucantha) is a shrub, hardy in USDA zones 8-10, that matures to about 2-3 ft × 2-3 ft. It does best in full sun with medium water needs in well-drained and moist soil. Expect purple and white blooms in summer. It attracts butterflies, hummingbirds and pollinators, stands up well to deer, drought and heat.

USDA zones

8-10

Sun

Full sun

Water

Medium

Mature size

2-3 ft × 2-3 ft

Maintenance

Low

Soil

Well-drained, Moist

Bloom color

Purple, White

Bloom season

Summer

Attracts

Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Pollinators

Tough against

Deer, Drought, Heat, Rabbits

Native to

Mexico and tropical Americas