mexican sage plant
The Mexican sage plant is a favourite among New Zealand gardeners for its bold colour, eye-catching form, and low-maintenance nature. With silvery-green foliage and velvety purple flower spikes, this perennial makes a striking statement from late summer through autumn. Whether you’re looking to brighten up a mixed border, attract pollinators, or create a drought-tolerant garden, the Mexican sage plant offers reliable performance and stunning beauty. Its resilience to dry conditions and adaptability to our local climate make it an excellent choice for Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, and beyond. Discover how the Mexican sage plant can elevate your landscape and garden style with vibrant, long-lasting blooms.
Salvia leucantha (Mexican Sage)
Salvia leucantha, commonly known as the Mexican Sage Plant, is grown for its rich display of flowers from summer through autumn. It produces long and slender flower spikes with small, light purple flowers. The flowers sit neatly above the mid-green foliage as it grows to 1 m tall and 1.5 m wide. Salvia leucantha is commonly included in a mixed planting, used in cottage gardens, grown around outdoor living areas, or planted to attract butterflies and bees.
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Salvia Santa Barbara (Mexican Sage)
Salvia Santa Barbara, commonly known as Mexican Sage or Mexican Bush Sage, is grown for its rich display of flowers from summer through autumn. It produces long, slender, flower spikes with small, purple flowers which sit neatly above the mid-green foliage. Salvia Santa Barbara typically grows to 1 m tall and 1.5 m wide and performs best on a well-drained, sheltered site in full sun. This Mexican Sage is ideal for herb gardens, mixed plantings, cottage gardens, borders, or container growing.
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