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Looking for beautiful, easy-care Mexican sage plants for sale? Whether you’re designing a pollinator-friendly garden or searching for a reliable drought-tolerant perennial, Mexican sage is an outstanding choice. With its vibrant violet flowers and silvery-green foliage, Salvia leucantha (commonly known as Mexican sage) provides months of colour and texture for New Zealand gardens. At our nursery, we’re passionate about helping you select the best Mexican sage varieties to enhance your landscaping, attract beneficial insects, and add year-round interest to your outdoor space.

Alnus jorullensis lush green foliage.

Alnus jorullensis

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Alnus jorullensis (Evergreen Alder, Mexican Alder) is a fast growing and versatile tree that performs superbly in many New Zealand landscapes. It is valued for its evergreen foliage, tall upright habit, and ability to tolerate a wide range of conditions. This variety provides year round greenery, making it an excellent choice for shelter, screening, and feature planting. Alnus jorullensis (Evergreen Alder, Mexican Alder) establishes quickly and offers dependable structure with minimal maintenance.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Trees
Height: 10.00 m
Spread: 5.00 m
Tolerances: Coastal, Hardy, Wet, Wind
Garden uses: Hedging, Parks, Ponds, Specimen
Garden styles: Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Modern, Riparian
Salvia 'Santa Barbara' shrub in a garden with dark pink flowers.

Salvia Santa Barbara (Mexican Sage)

Salvia 'Santa Barbara' is a compact and colourful perennial that produces masses of attractive flowers over an extended season. Its vibrant blooms bring long lasting colour to garden beds, borders, and containers while attracting bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators. This hardy and easy care plant performs well in many New Zealand climates and is valued for its reliable flowering and tidy growth habit. Salvia 'Santa Barbara' is an excellent choice for gardeners wanting continuous colour with minimal maintenance.

Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type: Perennials
Height: 1.00 m
Spread: 1.50 m
Flowering time: Summer, Autumn
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Culinary, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Pool areas
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
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Tagetes lemmonii (Mexican Marigold)

Tagetes lemmonii (Mexican Marigold) is a vibrant evergreen shrub known for its masses of golden yellow flowers and aromatic foliage. Flowering...

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Choisya ternata with lush foliage and white flowers.
Choisya ternata (Mexican Mock Orange)

Choisya ternata, commonly known as Mexican Orange Blossom, is a lush, evergreen shrub prized for its glossy green foliage and clusters of fragrant...

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Salvia So Cool Violet

Salvia So Cool Violet is a variety of Sage grown for its rich display of flowers from summer through autumn. It produces long and slender, flower...

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Salvia chamaedryoides plant with blue flowers and grey-green foliage.
Salvia chamaedryoides

Salvia chamaedryoides, commonly known as Germander Sage, Oak Sage, and the Mexican Blue Sage plant, is a shrub grown for its rich display of flowers...

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Salvia 'Limelight' (Limelight Sage)

The Limelight sage, also known as the Mexican Limelight sage, is a stunning variety due to its rich display of flowers through autumn. It produces...

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Large Salvia leucantha plant with purple flowers and green foliage.
Salvia leucantha

Salvia leucantha (Mexican Sage Plant) is a spectacular perennial known for its velvety purple and white flower spikes that create a stunning display...

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Salvia 'Marcus' plant with green foliage and purple flowers.
Salvia Marcus

Salvia Marcus is a variety of Sage grown for its spires of striking flowers through summer. The stems rise above the lush, grey-green foliage to bear...

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Taxodium Mexicanum (Mexican Swamp Cypress)

Taxodium Mexicanum, commonly known as the Mexican Swamp Cypress, is a fabulous tree that will tolerate heavy soils. The rich green, somewhat feathery...

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Phaedranthus buccinatorius (Mexican Blood Flower)

Phaedranthus buccinatorius, commonly known as the Mexican Blood Flower, is a stunning tropical climber. It features showy and fragrant, trumpet...

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Salvia Embers Wish

Salvia Embers Wish is a variety of Sage grown for its rich display of flowers from summer through autumn. It produces long and slender, flower spikes...

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Salvia officinalis Purpurea (Sage Herb)

Salviae officinalis Purpurea, commonly known as the familiar Sage Herb, plant is grown for its aromatic foliage and rich display of flowers from...

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Salvia farinacea Victoria (Mealy Cup Sage)

Salvia farinacea Victoria is a variety of Mealy Cup Sage grown for its rich display of flowers from summer through autumn. It produces long and...

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Cuphea 'Bianca' plant with white flowers.
Cuphea 'Bianca'

Cuphea 'Bianca' (Mexican Heather) is a compact evergreen shrub known for its delicate white flowers and fine textured foliage. It provides long...

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Erigeron karvinskianus (Mexican Fleabane)

Erigeron karvinskianus, commonly known as Mexican Fleabane, is a fast-spreading perennial often used as groundcover or to soften walls and paths. In...

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Salvia Silver Sabre (Variegated Sage)

Salvia Silver Sabre is a variegated Sage that is grown for its variegated foliage and colourful flowers. It features a rich display of cream and...

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Echeveria colorata plant with light blue foliage.
Echeveria colorata

Echeveria colorata (Mexican Giant Echeveria) is a stunning succulent admired for its large powdery blue grey rosettes and elegant architectural form...

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Teucrium hircanicum plants with lush green leaves and pink flowers.
Teucrium hircanicum (Wood Sage)

Teucrium hircanicum, commonly known as Iranian Germander, is an herbaceous perennial grown for its pretty flowers and attractive foliage. Tall flower...

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Salvia Mirage Hot Pink (Autumn Sage Plant)

Salvia Mirage Hot Pink is a lovely variety of Autumn Sage and features a rich display of hot-pink flowers through summer. The flowers sit neatly...

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Choisya Aztec Gold shrub with yellow foliage and white flowers.
Choisya Aztec Gold (Golden Mexican Orange)

Choisya 'Aztec Gold' is a vibrant evergreen shrub featuring golden-yellow foliage that provides year-round colour. In spring, it produces fragrant...

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Salvia Wendy's Wish

Salvia Wendys Wish is a variety of Sage grown for its rich display of flowers from summer through autumn. It produces long and slender, flower spikes...

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Pulmonaria Raspberry Splash (Bethlehem Sage)

Pulmonaria 'Raspberry Splash' is a stunning shade loving perennial admired for its silver spotted foliage and vibrant raspberry pink flowers. This...

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Stipa tenuissima

Stipa tenuissima, commonly known as Mexican Feather Grass, is a popular, ornamental grass. It grows as a clump and produces narrow, dark green...

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Salvia Coral

Salvia Coral is a stunning variety of Sage due to its rich display of flowers from spring through autumn. It produces long and slender flower spikes...

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Salvia Caradonna

Salvia Caradonna is a variety of Meadow Sage grown for its rich display of flowers from summer through autumn. It produces long and slender, flower...

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Amphilophium buccinatorium (Mexican Blood Trumpet)

Amphilophium buccinatorium, commonly known as Mexican Blood Trumpet, is a vigorous climber with showy flowers and elegant foliage. Lush, green...

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Salvia Snow Hill (Wood Sage Plant)

The Snow Hill Sage, commonly known as the Wood Sage Plant or Meadow Sage, features a rich display of white flowers through summer. The flowers sit...

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Agave chiapensis

Agave chiapensis (Mexican Agave) is a rare and attractive agave species native to southern Mexico, prized for its broad, glossy green leaves and...

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Beschorneria yuccoides flax-like plant with blue-green leaves and large pink flowers.
Beschorneria yuccoides

Beschorneria yuccoides (Mexican Lily) is an architectural evergreen valued for its sculptural rosettes of sword like foliage and tall coral toned...

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Salvia 'Merleau White' plant with white flowers.
Salvia Merleau White

Salvia Merleau White is a variety of Sage grown for its rich display of flowers from summer through autumn. It produces solid flower spikes with...

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Salvia 'Black and Blue' plant with blue flowers.
Salvia 'Black and Blue' (Anise-Scented Sage)

Salvia 'Black and Blue' is a dramatic perennial celebrated for its deep cobalt blue flowers held on dark near black stems, creating bold contrast and...

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Why Choose Mexican Sage for Your Garden?

Mexican sage is beloved for its striking flowers, which bloom from late summer through autumn, attracting bees, butterflies, and even hummingbirds in warmer regions. This resilient plant thrives in full sun, requires minimal water once established, and is tolerant to a range of soil types. Its graceful arching stems create a soft, textural contrast against other perennials and shrubs, making it ideal for border plantings or as a feature plant.

Explore our diverse range of Mexican sage plants for sale, including different cultivars to suit your garden’s size and style. The classic Salvia leucantha (Mexican Sage) is perfect for traditional borders, while Salvia Santa Barbara (Mexican Sage) offers a more compact habit for smaller spaces and pots.

Varieties of Mexican Sage and Related Salvias

When you’re searching for Mexican sage plants for sale, consider exploring closely related Salvias, each bringing their own charm and garden benefits. For a splash of lime-green with your purple, Salvia 'Limelight' (Limelight Sage) provides unique colour and visual interest. If you love bold garden statements, Salvia Wendy's Wish delivers with masses of magenta-pink flowers, thriving in conditions similar to Mexican sage.

Though not a Salvia, Stromanthe Triostar (Stromanthe Plant) pairs well with sage in sheltered patios or as an indoor contrast, prized for its variegated leaves and tropical flair.

How to Care for Mexican Sage Plants

When planting your newly purchased Mexican sage, choose a sunny, well-drained site. Water new plants regularly until established, then reduce watering to allow the plant’s natural drought tolerance to shine. Prune plants back in late winter or early spring to encourage strong, bushier new growth and the most spectacular blooms.

Mulch around the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds, but keep mulch away from the stems to avoid rot. Mexican sage rarely suffers from pests or diseases, making it a low-maintenance addition to your garden.

Shop Mexican Sage Plants for Sale in New Zealand

Bring low-maintenance beauty and pollinator appeal to your garden with our superior range of Mexican sage plants for sale. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just starting out, Mexican sage promises easy rewards and enduring style across the seasons. Browse our selection today or discover related Salvias and feature plants, like Salvia Santa Barbara (Mexican Sage), Salvia leucantha (Mexican Sage), Salvia 'Limelight' (Limelight Sage), Salvia Wendy's Wish, and Stromanthe Triostar (Stromanthe Plant). Transform your landscape with the unmatched beauty and resilience of Mexican sage.


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